Trump’s pick for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra concedes election to Zach Lahn — breaking president’s endorsement streak
Randy Feenstra, backed by President Trump, conceded the Iowa GOP primary for governor to businessman Zach Lahn. This defeat marks a significant break in Trump's previously unblemished endorsement record in Republican primaries. Lahn will now face Democratic state auditor Rob Sand in the general election.
- ▪Randy Feenstra conceded the Iowa GOP primary for governor to Zach Lahn.
- ▪This marks a rare endorsement defeat for President Trump in the primaries.
- ▪Zach Lahn will compete against Democratic state auditor Rob Sand in the general election.
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Politics Trump’s pick for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra concedes election to Zach Lahn — breaking president’s endorsement streak By Ryan King Published June 3, 2026, 12:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — 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. Lahn barely edged out Feenstra (R-Iowa) in the contest to take on Democratic state auditor Rob Sand in the general election. Incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) opted against seeking reelection. 3 Trump-backed Rep.
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