Zach Lahn, a businessman and farmer, was poised to upset a congressman backed by President Trump in Tuesday’s Republican primary for governor in Iowa
The president backed Rep. Randy Feenstra in a state expected to host one of the nation’s most competitive 2026 races for governor.
Trump Endorsement Flops in Iowa
- A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond The New York Times —
- Trump’s pick for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra concedes election to Zach Lahn — breaking president’s endorsement streak NY Post —
- Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra concedes Iowa governor primary Politico —
- Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upset Fox News —
- A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond The New York Times —