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Iowa · U.S. House — District 4 · 2026
Chris McGowan
Republican Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- MCGOWAN, CHRIS
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 4, Iowa
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: mcgowanforiowa.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6IA04167
- Principal committee
- C00909788
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $862,816 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $630,423 |
| Total disbursements | $418,901 |
| Cash on hand | $443,915 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Border security | Says they will work with the Trump administration to complete border enforcement and work to stop the flow of fentanyl. | Campaign website — mcgowanforiowa.com/vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Agriculture | Says standing up for agriculture means protecting markets, defending landowner rights, and supporting President Trump's efforts on trade. | Campaign website — mcgowanforiowa.com/vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Values | Says Iowans deserve leaders who will stand up to those who attack their sincerely held beliefs. | Campaign website — mcgowanforiowa.com/vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| National defense | States their military oath to defend the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has never changed. | Campaign website — mcgowanforiowa.com/vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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