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Iowa · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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Chris McGowan Republican Republican nominee Chris McGowan seeks Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat vacated by Rep. Randy Feenstra in 2026. Full profile → Dave Dawson Democratic Let's Grow Iowa Together. Full profile →

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IssueChris McGowan
Republican
Dave Dawson
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, spending restraint, and U.S. manufacturing Supports higher minimum wage, anti-monopoly enforcement, opposes tariffs
Housingno sourced position Supports making housing more affordable via antitrust enforcement
Health careSupports rural healthcare access; opposes ACA; targets PBMs Supports voluntary public option, ACA protection, lower drug prices
ImmigrationSupports strong border security and enforcement Supports enforcement and due process; calls for workforce-focused reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports school choice, ESAs, and federal scholarship tax credits Supports strengthening GI Bill for veterans' education and job training
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; backs Keystone XL and E15 Supports restoring federal wind/solar tax credits and year-round E15
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Career prosecutor emphasizing rule of law and due process
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes and cutting federal spending Opposes corporate tax loopholes; cautions against unfunded tax cuts
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Supports term limits, stock-trading ban, and anti-corruption reforms
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military restraint; requires imminent, grave threat before conflict Opposes unauthorized U.S. war in Iran; demands congressional authorization

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