Zach Lahn Beats Trump-Backed Congressman in GOP Primary for Iowa Governor

Lahn, a self-described farmer and businessman, defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, defying expectations.

A voting booth inside of the United Methodist Church of Pella on June 2, 2025. Jacki Thrapp/Epoch Times

DES MOINES— Zach Lahn defeated four Republicans, including President Donald Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), to win the GOP primary for Iowa’s gubernatorial race.

Lahn, a self-described farmer and businessman, defeated Feenstra by a razor’s edge with 37.8 percent of the vote to Feenstra’s 37 percent.