Four of the Republican candidates for governor say life begins at conception and they would work to make Iowa abortion law reflect that. Adam Steen — a former member of Governor Reynolds’ cabinet — says abortion will be the number one issue in the race against the Democratic Party’s likely nominee. The GOP candidates were asked about the issue Tuesday night during a debate hosted by Moms for Liberty. Zach Lahn says a candidate’s stand on abortion is a foundational issue. Eddie Andrews, a current member of the Iowa House, also voted for the six-week abortion ban.