McKinley is out
Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley of Chariton is out of the running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
This is not unexpected, with ex-Gov. Terry Branstad entering the race.
“As I’ve traveled extensively to all corners of this state in the past few months and visited with taxpayers, business owners and community leaders, I am confident that we are witnessing a real political sea change in Iowa. Senate Republicans will continue to play a major role in renewing Iowa and getting our state back on the right track,” McKinley said in a news release.