For most of us, Terry Branstad is the only governor we remember. Since he first won the office in 1982, Branstad has served Iowa and is now the longest-tenured governor in Iowa history.

Many of us were in elementary school when Branstad was elected. Since then, we’ve changed. We’ve gone through middle school dances, puberty, dating, getting our drivers’ licenses, graduating from high school, going off to college and, for some of us, going out to the bars.

In short, we’ve changed.

Now, Iowans need a change. And many Iowans agree.

A recent state poll shows that about 55 percent of the people don’t think Branstad should lead Iowans into the 20th century by serving a fifth term. The poll also revealed that, while 35 percent backs the tenured governor, 10 percent of Iowans is unsure.

A fifth term? President Franklin Roosevelt served four — the longest any federal executive has been in office. Since FDR’s presidency, term limits for the office have been enacted to allow presidents to serve no more than two terms.

Although states have rights, the framers of our country outlined the Constitution with the idea that states are microcosms of our national government.

Iowa lawmakers should cap the number of terms our governor can serve. People may dispute whether Branstad has made good or bad decisions for our state, but one thing remains clear — Iowa needs a change.