Iowa House speaker says no special session before new governor takes office

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 758

Last Updated: 3 days ago

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Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley said Friday he does not believe a special legislative session will be called before Gov.-elect Rob Sand takes office in January.

Though Republicans maintained majority control over both chambers of the Iowa Legislature in the 2026 election, state lawmakers will no longer be working with a Republican governor. Sand, a Democrat, will take over when Gov. Kim Reynolds ends her term. In addition to losing the governorship, Republican majorities …

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