Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP primary for governor
In a close five-way contest, Zach Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in the Iowa GOP governor primary, fueled by late momentum and endorsements that countered Trump's backing.
- Zach Lahn, a farmer and entrepreneur, defeated Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary by a narrow margin in 2026, marking a rare loss for a Trump-backed candidate.
- Lahn will face Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand in the general election, who ran unopposed in his primary and leads in campaign funds and petition signatures.
- Feenstra conceded early after the primary and encouraged supporters to support Lahn moving forward.
- Lahn's campaign focused on conservative grassroots policies and received support from the Make America Healthy Again movement, former Rep. Steve King, and Turning Point Action.
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