(Sheldon)– Congressman Randy Feenstra will face a primary challenge. Former Army Ranger and CIA operations officer Kevin Virgil on Thursday announced he’s running as a Republican for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Virgil is a native of O’Brien county.
He says that his campaign is founded on the principles of true conservatism, emphasizing Iowa’s need for a representative who will fervently defend these values in Washington.
The 50-year-old Virgil says his distinguished career in the military and intelligence community, as well as his experience as an entrepreneur in the private sector, have equipped him with the leadership skills and values that are required to address the complex challenges facing the nation.
The incumbent Republican Feenstra has represented Iowa’s 4th district since 2020. Feenstra defeated Steve King in the primary that year, and went on to win in the general election. Feenstra won a 2nd term in 2022.
Virgil was joined by King on stage Thursday during the announcement.
