DES MOINES, Iowa -- After months of speculation and an exploratory campaign from Congressman Randy Feenstra (R), he officially launched his bid to be Iowa's next governor.

Feenstra had been floating the idea around, running generic ads during the summer months. He told WHO 13 News on Wednesday what he learned during that period to make him want to step in the statewide election.

"What I learned is I love this state," said Rep. Feenstra, representing Iowa's Fourth Congressional District. "I care for this state. And I want to take this state to new heights." Feenstra grew up in Hull. He is a fourth-generation Iowan, noting that he met his wife while working at a Pizza Ranch location. He has been married for 33 years and has four children.

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