Kimberly Kay Reynolds is an American politician who has served as the 43rd Governor of Iowa since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, she holds the distinction of being the first female governor in Iowa's history. On April 11, 2025, Reynolds announced her decision not to seek reelection in 2026.
Reynolds' political career began in 1994 when she was elected Clarke County treasurer, a position she held for four terms. She later served a partial term in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2011.