Eddie Andrews

State Representative Eddie Andrews has been the subject of ethics investigations and controversies regarding his campaign practices, though he has not been convicted of criminal fraud or corruption. In April 2023, the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board fined Andrews $250 and issued a formal reprimand for distributing 2022 campaign materials that lacked legally required attribution statements. During the same proceeding, the board vacated a separate $500 fine related to campaign signage but maintained a reprimand, citing his campaign's failure to cooperate with the board's investigation. In March 2026, Andrews' eligibility for the Republican gubernatorial primary was challenged by a donor associated with a rival campaign, citing insufficient valid signatures and improper paperwork. The State Objection Panel ultimately overruled the challenge and confirmed his place on the ballot after a recount confirmed he met the necessary thresholds. During this process, Andrews reported that some of his signature-gathering papers had gone missing from his vehicle.