Zach Lahn won the Iowa gubernatorial primary on June 3, 2026, receiving 38% of the vote compared to Randy Feenstra's 37.2%. This victory marks a notable instance of Republican voters not supporting Donald Trump's endorsed candidate. Trump had endorsed Feenstra, a congressman, in the race to replace Iowa's outgoing governor, Kim Reynolds, who is not seeking re-election. Despite Trump's influence in other states such as Texas, Indiana, and Kentucky, Lahn's win indicates a shift among some Republican voters in Iowa.
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Zach Lahn Wins Iowa Gubernatorial Primary, Defeating Trump's Endorsed Candidate
Zach Lahn secured a victory in the Iowa gubernatorial primary on June 3, 2026, defeating Randy Feenstra, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Lahn received 38% of the votes, while Feenstra garnered 37.2%. This outcome represents a rare rejection of Trump's endorsement by Republican voters in Iowa.
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Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
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Zach Lahn Wins Iowa Gubernatorial Primary, Defeating Trump's Endorsed Candidate
