Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upset
Zach Lahn, backed by the MAHA movement, won a surprising victory over Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra in Iowa's GOP gubernatorial primary. Lahn's campaign focused on an 'Iowa First' message, which resonated with voters. Feenstra, a well-known congressman, conceded after trailing Lahn by approximately 1,600 votes with nearly all ballots counted.
- ▪Zach Lahn defeated Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra in the Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary.
- ▪Lahn campaigned on an 'Iowa First' platform and received support from the MAHA Action group.
- ▪Feenstra conceded after trailing Lahn by about 1,600 votes with 99% of the votes counted.
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Iowa Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upset MAHA-backed outsider topples Trump-endorsed congressman in crowded race for Iowa governor By Alec Schemmel , Morgan Phillips Fox News Published June 3, 2026 12:52am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Iowa Democrats seek to flip US Senate seat FOX Business correspondent Grady Trimble reports on state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls competing for the chance to challenge the GOP U.S. Senate candidate in a key race on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, conceded to MAHA-backed Republican Zach Lahn after the polls closed Tuesday night in Iowa’s GOP gubernatorial primary.
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