Brad Sherman (Iowa)

Brad Sherman (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Iowa. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Sherman (Republican Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 91. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on January 1, 2025.

Biography

Brad Sherman's career experience includes working as the pastor of Solid Rock Church, a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, and a real estate developer. Sherman has served as the chair of the Iowa County Republican Party.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2023-2024

Sherman was assigned to the following committees:

• Environmental Protection Committee
• Natural Resources Committee
• International Relations Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Iowa gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Iowa

Paul Dahl, Rob Sand, and Julie Stauch are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Iowa on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Paul Dahl
		Rob Sand
	Submit photo	Julie Stauch

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Iowa

Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Adam Steen are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Iowa on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
		Eddie Andrews
		Randy Feenstra
		Zach Lahn
		Brad Sherman
		Adam Steen

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2024

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024

Brad Sherman did not file to run for re-election.

2022

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 91

Brad Sherman defeated Elle Wyant in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 91 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Sherman (R)	58.4	8,760
	Submit photo	Elle Wyant (D)	41.5	6,216
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	12

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,988
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 91

Elle Wyant advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 91 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Elle Wyant	99.8	1,480
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	3

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,483
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 91

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 91 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Sherman	55.5	1,438
	Submit photo	Adam Grier	13.9	359
	Submit photo	Skylar Limkemann	13.5	349
	Submit photo	Matt McAreavy	11.0	284
	Submit photo	Devon Hodgeman	4.1	105
		John George	2.1	54
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,590
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Campaign themes

2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Brad Sherman campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Iowa House of Representatives District 91	Won general	$60,059	$48,784
Grand total			$60,059	$48,784
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 20.

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• Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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2023

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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4. Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.

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Preceded by Mark Cisneros (R)	Iowa House of Representatives District 91 2023-2025	Succeeded by Judd Lawler (R)

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