Secretary of Agriculture
Unofficial result: Won — Mike Naig (Republican)
Source: electionresults.iowa.gov
Iowa
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Inspecting food safety
- Checking gas pumps and store scales for accuracy, in many states
- Setting rules on pesticides and animal health
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Cost of Living Reduction, Social Programs and Welfare,
Candidates:
Chris Jones
LostDemocratic
Chris Jones is a research scientist, author, and water quality expert who managed the Des Moines Water Works testing laboratory. He earlier worked as an Iowa Soybean Association environmental scientist and a University of Iowa research engineer.
Mike Naig
WonRepublican · Incumbent
Mike Naig has been Iowa's secretary of agriculture since 2018 and previously served as deputy secretary. He grew up on a family farm near Cylinder and graduated from Buena Vista University.
Sources: sos.iowa.gov2