Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
Zach Lahn's victory in Iowa's gubernatorial primary marks a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting Donald Trump. Despite Trump's endorsement of Randy Feenstra, Lahn secured 38% of the vote, narrowly defeating Feenstra. Analysts suggest that this outcome may provide Democrats with a stronger chance to win the governor's mansion in Iowa this year.
- ▪Zach Lahn won Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary with 38% of the vote.
- ▪Trump endorsed Randy Feenstra, who received 37.2% of the vote.
- ▪Lahn campaigned against big agricultural businesses and has embraced some Maha policies.
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Zach Lahn speaks to an environmental studies class at Drake University on 6 May 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photograph: Brittany Peterson/APView image in fullscreenZach Lahn speaks to an environmental studies class at Drake University on 6 May 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photograph: Brittany Peterson/APIowaAnalysisZach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the partyChris SteinWhile president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky US politics live – latest updates Wed 3 Jun 2026 14.59 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 15.15 EDTShareZach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting Donald Trump, who has used his endorsement to…
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