Humboldt, Iowa (RI) — The Humboldt farmer who announced in July that he was running for Congress in Iowa’s 4th congressional district has suspended his campaign and endorsed a fellow Republican.
Kyle Larsen says over the last several months, it has become clear that mounting a campaign for Congress requires far more funds and time away from family than he can spare. Larsen says he and candidate Chris McGowan share the same values on family and the same passion for growing the manufacturing economy, the ag economy, and Main Street businesses — and Larson says he’ll be advising McGowan on ag issues. McGowan, who lives on a small farm in Plymouth County, is the president of the Sioux City metro’s chamber of commerce.
Current fourth district Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull is not seeking reelection and is expected to formally kick off his campaign for governor soon. Three other Republicans have said they’re running in the 4th district. Matt Windschitl of Missouri Valley is the former House Republican Leader. Ryan Rhodes of Ames is the founder of the Iowa Tea Party. Christian Schlaefer of Lakota is a software engineer. Three Democrats have announced campaigns in the 4th district. Ashley WolfTornabane of Storm Lake is a stay-at-home mom. Stephanie Steiner of Sutherland has been a traveling nurse. Attorney Dave Dawson of Lawton is a former state legislator.
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