Candidate
Mike Naig
Republican · IncumbentIowa Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Naig is the incumbent Republican Secretary of Agriculture, seeking a third term; he has led the department since 2018 after nearly five years as deputy secretary2. Earlier he was manager of government affairs for Monsanto and held public policy roles with the Iowa Biotechnology Association, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa and CropLife America2. He faces Democrat Chris Jones on the November 3, 2026 ballot1.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
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- Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 8/19/2026)Iowa Secretary of State
- Meet the candidates running for Iowa secretary of agriculture in 2026 (September 30, 2026)Iowa Public Radio
- Iowa secretary of agriculture candidates discuss beef, ethanol and water quality (October 2, 2026)Iowa Public Radio
- Secretary Naig Writes EPA, Congressional Leaders in Support of Nationwide E15 AccessIowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship