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Coverage dated June 2, 2026

Zach Lahn projected to win Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump

Headline from CBS News

MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

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  1. CBS News

    Zach Lahn projected to win Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump (opens CBS News)

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    MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

  2. The Guardian

    Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party (opens The Guardian)

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    While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky

  3. MyNorthwest

    Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength (opens MyNorthwest)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump’s pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra,

  4. New York Post

    Trump’s pick for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra concedes election to Zach Lahn — breaking president’s endorsement streak (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to businessman Zach Lahn in the Iowa GOP primary for Senate, marking a rare endorsement defeat for the president in the primaries.

  5. NBC News

    MAHA-backed Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP primary for governor (opens NBC News)

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    Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor as party voters rejected President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the race.