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June 3, 2026
Zach Lahn Upsets Trump-Endorsed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP Primary, Boosting Democratic Hopes
- Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra with 37.8% of the vote, marking a significant upset for Trump's endorsed candidate.
- Lahn's campaign, supported by the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, focused on agricultural reform and health issues, resonating with conservative grassroots voters.
- The upcoming gubernatorial race against Democrat Rob Sand is viewed as competitive, with Lahn facing a $700,000 fundraising disadvantage.
13 Sources
- Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governorJun 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM · The Hill
- Trump-backed Randy Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Zach Lahn in Iowa GOP primary for governorJun 3, 2026 at 3:50 AM · NBC
- Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra concedes Iowa governor primaryJun 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM · Politico
- Zach Lahn Wins Republican Primary for Iowa GovernorJun 3, 2026 at 4:50 AM · NYT
- Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upsetJun 3, 2026 at 4:52 AM · Fox News
- A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and BeyondJun 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM · NYT
- Zach Lahn projected to win Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump's pick in a state Democrats hope to flipJun 3, 2026 at 6:17 AM · CBS News
- Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the mapJun 3, 2026 at 7:35 AM · Independent
- Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fundJun 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM · NPR
- Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primaryJun 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM · BBC
- Trump-endorsed candidate stunned in Iowa as anti-pesticide movement claims major victoryJun 3, 2026 at 1:33 PM · Independent
- Iowa hands Trump first major statewide primary loss of 2026 in governor raceJun 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM · The Hill
- Iowa GOP governor nominee recounts viral clash that put Obama on the spot at 2009 town hallJun 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM · Fox News