About Iowa First Check
Iowa First Check is an independent project run by an Iowan who was curious about the 2026 governor's race and wanted to make it easier to compare the candidates, their proposals and campaign activity.
Independence
We try to trace every piece of information to its original source and provide links so readers can review the evidence themselves. The project is not affiliated with any candidate, campaign, news organization, aircraft owner or data provider. No campaign pays for or directs it, and it does not tell anyone how to vote.
The person who runs Iowa First Check does not appear on the site by name. That's a deliberate choice, made so the record speaks for itself rather than any individual's reputation or affiliations.
What's next
Iowa First Check launched to cover Iowa's 2026 governor's race. The plan is to expand in 2027 into broader coverage of Iowa state government -- the Legislature, lobbying activity, voting records, campaign money, political advertising and fact-checking beyond a single race.
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