Trump-backed Randy Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Zach Lahn in Iowa GOP primary for governor
Randy Feenstra has conceded to Zach Lahn in the Iowa GOP primary for governor, marking a significant defeat for Trump-backed candidates. Lahn received 37.8% of the vote compared to Feenstra's 37%, leading to Feenstra's concession. The upcoming general election is expected to be competitive, with Democrat Rob Sand already focusing on his campaign after running unopposed in the primary.
- ▪Randy Feenstra conceded to Zach Lahn in the Iowa Republican primary for governor.
- ▪Lahn received 37.8% of the vote, while Feenstra garnered 37%.
- ▪Democrat Rob Sand was unopposed in his primary and is preparing for a competitive general election.
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2026 ElectionTrump-backed Randy Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Zach Lahn in Iowa GOP primary for governorNBC News has not projected the result. Democrat Rob Sand was unopposed in his party primary ahead of a general election that’s expected to be competitive.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn speaks during the Republican Party of Polk County’s Lincoln Dinner on March 26, 2026, in Des Moines.Cody Scanlan / USA Today Network via Imagn fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 11:50 PM EDTBy Jonathan AllenRep.
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