Who Is Running in Iowa Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Randall Feenstra
(Incumbent)Economy
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Immigration
HighRandall Feenstra has supported legislation for stricter immigration enforcement, including co-sponsoring the Deporting Fraudsters Act to deport illegal immigrants who defraud the U.S. government. He also introduced a bill to ban welfare recipients from sending money abroad, citing the need to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. His campaign has emphasized his support for "completely securing our border" and "America First policies."
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Feenstra voted against extending the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits in January 2026. However, he voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, stating his goal is to reduce costs for Iowans, protect rural hospitals, and expand access to high-quality care. He also supported the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act and praised $209 million in funding for rural healthcare, attributing it to the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Randall Feenstra |
|---|---|
| Economy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Immigration | Randall Feenstra has supported legislation for stricter immigration enforcement, including co-sponsoring the Deporting Fraudsters Act to deport illegal immigrants who defraud the U.S. government. He also introduced a bill to ban welfare recipients from sending money abroad, citing the need to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. His campaign has emphasized his support for "completely securing our border" and "America First policies." High |
| Healthcare | Representative Feenstra voted against extending the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits in January 2026. However, he voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, stating his goal is to reduce costs for Iowans, protect rural hospitals, and expand access to high-quality care. He also supported the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act and praised $209 million in funding for rural healthcare, attributing it to the Working Families Tax Cuts. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Randall Feenstra has a consistent voting record against environmental protections, earning a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025 and a 4% lifetime score. He has voted to rescind protections for the Boundary Waters, reestablish the National Coal Council, and defund the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Feenstra also supported measures like the Budget Resolution Eliminating Clean Energy Incentives to cut taxes and voted to promote drilling and mining on public lands. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Randall Feenstra voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26), a bill described as interfering with abortion care. He also voted "yes" on the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (HR 6945) and the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (HR 6359). His voting record is consistent with positions that restrict abortion access. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Randall Feenstra voted in favor of the Made-in-America Defense Act in 2025. He also supported the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. This indicates his support for defense spending aimed at national security, protecting American interests, and ensuring safety, strength, and freedom. Medium |
| Education | Randall Feenstra advocates for significant parental involvement in education, emphasizing the teaching of fundamentals like reading, writing, math, and history over political ideologies such as DEI. He supports policies like tax credits for homeschooling, which he states would increase educational freedom and attract innovative schools to Iowa. Feenstra aims to provide all Iowa children with a world-class education from preschool through college, aspiring to make Iowa a leader in education. High |
| Gun Policy | Representative Randy Feenstra strongly supports gun rights, advocating for the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. He reintroduced the PROTECT the Second Amendment Act to prevent landlords receiving federal assistance from restricting tenants' gun rights. He also co-sponsored the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, asserting that constitutional rights are not limited by state borders. Feenstra believes a well-armed citizenry is vital and views federal agencies' collection of firearm transaction records as an encroachment on privacy. High |
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