Johnston, Iowa (RI) — A state representative from central Iowa is running for governor. Republican Eddie Andrews of Johnston says his goal is to show a candidate who doesn’t have millions can win.
Andrews spoke to dozens of supporters today (Wednesday) at a kick-off rally on the Iowa Capitol steps.
Andrews, who is serving in his third term in the Iowa House, is a bilingual pastor and entrepreneur. His primary policy goals are to improve education, end human trafficking, improve education, reduce property taxes, and protect landowners from eminent domain. During remarks to supporters, Andrews noted his wife, Betty Andrews — president of the NAACP’s Iowa-Nebraska chapter — was not there.
Andrews faces a potentially crowded Republican Primary in 2026 that includes Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull and pastor Brad Sherman of Williamsburg — a former legislator. And Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird may run for governor, too.
Andrews says that’s how he approached his successful campaigns for the state legislature.
Andrews says he started praying about running for governor before current Governor Kim Reynolds announced in April that she wouldn’t seek another term. And Andrews asked his supporters at today’s (Wednesday’s) event to sign nominating petitions to put his name on the 2026 Republican Primary ballot.
