Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
Summary
Zach Lahn won the Republican primary for Iowa governor, defeating Randy Feenstra, who had President Trump’s endorsement. Lahn campaigned against large agricultural businesses and supported policies from the "make America healthy again" movement, including banning Covid vaccines.Key Facts
- Zach Lahn won the Republican primary for Iowa governor with 38% of the vote.
- Randy Feenstra, a congressman, received President Trump’s “Complete and Total Endorsement” but lost with 37.2% of the vote.
- President Trump usually helps candidates win primaries, but he supported Feenstra only one week before the Iowa vote.
- Lahn is a farmer and businessman who criticized big agriculture and big pharmaceutical companies.
- Lahn supports banning Covid vaccines and reducing nitrates in Iowa’s water.
- The GOP has held Iowa’s governor seat since 2006, but Democrats see a chance to win this year.
- Democratic candidate Rob Sand, the state auditor, had no primary opposition and is considered a strong candidate.
- Lahn’s campaign was backed by Turning Point Action and the "make America healthy again" political group.
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