17 Facts About Randy Feenstra

Randall Lee Feenstra was born on January 14,1969 and is an American politician and businessman serving as the US representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district.

Randy Feenstra was the Sioux County treasurer from 2006 to 2008.

Randy Feenstra defeated incumbent Steve King in the primary election for the Republican nomination for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 2020.

Randy Feenstra defeated Democratic nominee JD Scholten in the general election by almost 25 points and was sworn into Congress on January 3,2021.

Randy Feenstra was born to parents Lee and Eleanor Feenstra on January 14,1969.

Randy Feenstra graduated from Western Christian High School, where he played basketball.

Randy Feenstra received a bachelor's degree in business communications from Dordt University, then called Dordt College, and his MPA from Iowa State University.

Randy Feenstra began his career as sales manager for the Foreign Candy Company, known for being the first US company to import Warheads, later serving as city administrator of Hull, Iowa for seven years.

Randy Feenstra was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2008 with 24,595 votes, running unopposed.

Randy Feenstra ran for a third uncontested term in 2016.

In 2019, Randy Feenstra announced he would challenge incumbent Republican US Representative Steve King in the 2020 Republican primary in Iowa's 4th congressional district.

Randy Feenstra raised more money during the primary than King, and was supported by the United States Chamber of Commerce and National Right to Life Committee.

Randy Feenstra's candidacy was supported by conservative political commentator and radio host Ben Shapiro, who donated and urged his Twitter followers to donate to Randy Feenstra's campaign.

Randy Feenstra defeated JD Scholten in the general election by a large margin, winning every county in his district except Story County.

Randy Feenstra ran for reelection in the district for the 2022 elections.

Randy Feenstra defeated Democrat Ryan Melton and Liberty candidate Bryan Holder by a wide margin.

In June 2021, Randy Feenstra was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.