# Zach Lahn

> Zach Lahn is the Republican nominee for Governor of Iowa in 2026. He is a farmer who won the June 2, 2026 Republican primary in what was widely described as a major upset over better-known candidates including U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra. Incumbent Governor Kim Reynolds chose not to seek re-election.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Governor
- Current office: Farmer
- State: IA
- Race: Iowa Gubernatorial Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Race rating: Tossup

## Opponents in this race

- [Rob Sand](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/rob-sand-ia-gov-2026.md) — Democratic

Last updated: 2026-06-15T02:03:18.172Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/zach-lahn-ia-gov-2026
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