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Kim Reynolds

Governor of Iowa

Kim Reynolds is the governor of Iowa, a Republican in office since May 27, 2017, when she succeeded Terry Branstad. She was previously lieutenant governor, an Iowa state senator and Clarke County treasurer.

Public record

Office and sources

Office
Governor of Iowa
Representing
Iowa
Public role
State executive branch
Record includes
Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
In office since
May 27, 2017
Education
Iowa State University
  • National Governors Association: Gov. Kim Reynolds ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Iowa: Meet Governor Kim Reynolds ↗
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Background

Biography

Kim Reynolds was born on August 4, 1959, in Iowa. The National Governors Association lists Iowa State University as her school.

Reynolds served four terms as Clarke County treasurer before being elected to the Iowa Senate in November 2008. Two years later she was elected lieutenant governor as the running mate of Governor Terry Branstad, and she served nearly two terms in that office.

She succeeded Branstad as governor in May 2017; the association dates her first term from May 27, 2017. She was elected to a full term in November 2018 and re-elected in November 2022. Her official biography describes her as the 43rd governor of Iowa. It also lists her as chair of the Republican Governors Association in 2023 and chair of the Midwest Governors Association in 2019.

Sources for this biography

  • National Governors Association: Gov. Kim Reynolds ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Iowa: Meet Governor Kim Reynolds ↗

Drafted by The Baseline's automated desk from the sources listed and checked against them on Sep 19, 2026; no other source was used. Spot an error? Request a correction.

Voting record

This office does not cast congressional roll-call votes.

Governor of Iowa is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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