DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement regarding Kim Reynolds’ announcement that she does not intend to run for another term as Governor:

“Iowa Republicans’ decade in control of state government has left Iowa 49th in economic growth and with a $900 million budget deficit thanks to taxpayer handouts to special interests and vouchers for wealthy families who already send their kids to private schools. In 2026, voters will get to hold them accountable for taking our state in the wrong direction.

It’s time to vote for a Governor who will put Iowans to work, lower costs and support our rural areas.”