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Landowner group says property rights is still a major election issue
The article reports that property rights remain a major election issue in the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Chris McGowan, a Republican and president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, is his party's nominee for Iowa's open 4th congressional district seat in 2026 against Democrat David Dawson.
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Trump holds remote rallies to support GOP candidates in close midterm races
The article notes Donald Trump holding remote rallies to support GOP candidates in close Iowa midterm races, including backing Chris McGowan for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District (IA-04).
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McGowan and Dawson call for immigration, FEMA reforms in second Iowa Fourth District debate - Worldnews.com
Immigration: Both candidates advocated for immigration reform, with discussion of border policies and enforcement approaches.
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McGowan, Dawson debate tariffs and Iran war | Iowa Campaigns and Elections
The Iowa-04 race features Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson in a civil debate about key issues.
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Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, is the Republican nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 2026. The district is based in northwestern Iowa and includes the cities of Ames and Sioux City.
The seat is open because Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra announced on October 28, 2025, that he was retiring to run for governor, and Feenstra later placed second in that Republican primary.
McGowan was the only candidate in the Republican congressional primary, receiving 55,077 votes after Douglas Jensen, Kyle Larsen, Ryan Rhodes, and former Iowa House majority leader Matt Windschitl withdrew.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, he faces Democrat David Dawson, a former state representative from the 14th district.