Federal · Iowa · Republican
Chris McGowan
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, IA-04 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Iowa 4th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Iowa 4th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$680K
Spent$351K
Cash on hand$329K
- From individuals $563K
- From PACs and other committees $116K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $820
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 1%
- $200–$499 1%
- $500–$999 4%
- $1,000–$1,999 14%
- $2,000 and up 80%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| National Automobile Dealers Association Political Action CommitteeConnected to National Automobile Dealers Association | $10,000 |
| The Eye of the Tiger Political Action CommitteeConnected to Scalise Leadership Fund | $10,000 |
| American Revival PAC | $10,000 |
| Siouxland Ethanol LLC PAC | $10,000 |
| American Bankers Association PAC (Bankpac)Connected to American Bankers Association (Aba) | $7,500 |
| Rvfpac | $6,000 |
| Build Political Action Committee of the National Association of Home Builders (Buildpac)Connected to National Association of Home Builders | $5,000 |
| America's Credit Unions PACConnected to America's Credit Unions | $5,000 |
| The Hawkeye PACConnected to Goldfinch PAC | $5,000 |
| Growth Energy PAC | $5,000 |
| First in Freedom PAC | $5,000 |
| MR. Southern Missourian in the House PACConnected to Smith Victory | $5,000 |
| Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans PACConnected to Emmer Victory Committee | $5,000 |
| In the Arena PACConnected to Team Hill | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Liberty Political Action CommitteeConnected to Buckeye Victory Fund | $5,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $179K
| American Mission | $103,970 |
| Conservatives for American Excellence Inc. | $59,980 |
| Iowa Always PAC | $8,719 |
| NRA Victory Fund, Inc. | $6,483 |
Individual donors
- $558K from 282 itemized gifts5
- 48% came from people in Iowa5
- 21% came from retired people5
- Top states: Iowa $269K, South Dakota $188K, Florida $23K, California $16K, Colorado $16K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Dakota Pack | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Riverside Technologies | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Wilson Trailer | 3 gifts | $12,500 |
| Stanley Alan Foods | 2 gifts | $10,500 |
| Bomgaars | 3 gifts | $10,269 |
| Cnos | 3 gifts | $9,602 |
| Empirical | 2 gifts | $9,500 |
| Habitue Coffee | 2 gifts | $7,500 |
| Security National Bank | 3 gifts | $7,500 |
| American Popcorn | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Cross Stone Capital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Edward Jones Investments | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Masaba | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Perley Family Foundation | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Trec | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IA04167https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IA04167/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Chris McGowan by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IA04167/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Chris McGowan, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00909788&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Chris McGowan, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6IA04167&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Mcgowan for Iowa, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00909788&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026