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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is not running for Governor of Iowa next fall, and will instead seek re-election at the state's Attorney General.
In a statement on X, Bird said:
I have been overwhelmed by the number of lowans who have encouraged me to run for Governor. I want you to know that there is no way for me to adequately express my appreciation for your kind words and the faith you expressed in me...I am absolutely determined to do justice and hold this office to prevent it from being occupied by a radical, progressive Democrat who would undo all we've accomplished. That is why I have decided to run for reelection for Attorney General in 2026. Between now and next November, I will run a fierce reelection campaign, and I will win. I will also enthusiastically support our Republican nominee for Governor and the entire Republican ticket here in lowa - our party will be unified. I remain grateful for the opportunity to serve lowans as their Attorney General, and I look forward to earning their support once again.
The Republican was first elected as Iowa Attorney General in 2022, beating longtime Attorney General and Democrat Tom Miller by less than 21,000 votes.
Bird is one of several prominent Iowa Republicans to decline running for Governor next fall, including Iowa Agricultural Secretary Mike Naig, U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley.