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Chris Cournoyer

Republican

Lieutenant Governor of Iowa

Chris Cournoyer is Iowa's Lieutenant Governor, appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in December 2024 after Adam Gregg resigned1. She served about six years in the Iowa Senate and earlier ran a web development business, served on her school board and taught robotics and coding1. She won the June 2026 Republican primary for Auditor of State2.

  • Lieutenant Governor of Iowa since December 20241
  • Iowa state senator for about six years before becoming Lieutenant Governor1
  • Ran an independent web development business; served on her local school board; taught robotics and coding1
  • Appointed Lieutenant Governor by Gov. Kim Reynolds in December 20241; won the 2026 Republican primary for Auditor of State, 99,763 votes to 84,4792.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer launches 2026 campaign for state auditor (May 6, 2025)Iowa Public Radio
  2. Chris Cournoyer wins Republican primary for Iowa state auditor (June 3, 2026)KTTC