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McGowan wins Iowa House race for open Feenstra seat
Rep.-elect Chris McGowan (R-Iowa) will follow Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) in the seat for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) has projected. McGowan led his Democratic opponent, Dave Dawson, by almost 26 percentage points — 62.9 to 37.1 percent — with 68 percent of the vote r Read More
Iowa live results: 2026 Governor election
Iowans are choosing their next governor Tuesday, with two-term incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) retiring instead of seeking a third term, which she would’ve been eligible to do. The GOP nominee hoping to keep the Iowa governor’s mansion in Republican hands is Trump-backed businessman Zach Lahn, who n Read More
Iowa Dem Josh Turek Rejects Immediate Deportation of Illegal Aliens, Incorrectly Links Reps. Miller-Meeks and Feenstra to Dignity Act
Obama-endorsed Iowa Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek said illegal immigrants should not face immediate deportation. Read More
Donald Trump endorses Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa governor's race
After backing Randy Feenstra in Iowa's GOP primary race for governor, President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Zach Lahn in the general election Read More
After endorsing Feenstra, Branstad says he's 'impressed' with Lahn
Terry Branstad endorsed Randy Feenstra in Iowa's GOP governor primary election. But he said he met with nominee Zach Lahn and came away "impressed." Read More
Trump says Lahn was 'more Trump' than Feenstra in Iowa governor's race
At a news conference, President Donald Trump was asked whether he regretted endorsing Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican governor primary. Read More
How Did Zach Lahn Beat Trump-Backed Pick in Iowa?
So-called experts and pols of both parties are asking just why political newcomer Zach Lahn defeated the much-favored Rep. Randy Feenstra, days after the Republican primary for governor of Iowa produced an outcome few, if any, saw coming. Read More
2020 Steve King counties from 4th District primary stuck with Zach Lahn
In the 2020 GOP primary Steve King lost to Randy Feenstra, he won support in the NW Iowa counties of Buena Vista, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Pocahontas and Sac County. All Read More
Here's how Zach Lahn beat Randy Feenstra in the Iowa governor race
How did MAHA's Zach Lahn beat Trump-endorsed favorite Randy Feenstra in the Iowa governor's race? We crunched the voting numbers to find out. Read More
Trump's endorsement fails to save Feenstra in Iowa governor race
Randy Feenstra's loss in Iowa's Republican governor primary suggests local voter dynamics can outweigh even Donald Trump's endorsement. Read More
MAHA candidate beats Trump’s choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump’s pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra… Read More
Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky Read More
Primary Shocks: Trump Falters as Democrats Find Hope
Recent U.S. primary elections delivered unexpected outcomes, including a setback for Trump-endorsed candidate Randy Feenstra in Iowa, while Democrats saw opportunities with wins in Iowa and California. The fluctuating political landscape could reshape party dynamics ahead of the November general elections, with key races in California and New Jersey under the spotlight. Read More
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off. Read More
Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength
Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump. Lahn's Tuesday upset against congressman Randy Feenstra reveals weaknesses in Trump's coalition in a deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who hope to pick up the governorship. Lahn's victory is also a breakthrough for the Make America Healthy Again movement, which has clashed with Trump over pesticide policies. Lahn is a farmer and former conservative political director who was relatively unknown before his campaign. Lahn champions policies like banning abortion and opposing corporate farmland consolidation. Feenstra conceded, referencing unity for the party. Democrats see an opportunity with state Auditor Rob Sand as their nominee. Read More
Endorsed Randy Feenstra to Win Iowa GOP Nomination for Governor * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
Zach Lahn has won the Republican nomination for Governor. Read More
Randy Feenstra loss delivers blow to Trump-endorsed candidate success rate
Zach Lahn defeated Trump-backed Randy Feenstra by about 1,600 votes in the Tuesday night primary for Iowa governor. Read More
Trump-Backed Randy Feenstra's Chances of Winning Iowa Primary
President boosts Feenstra as GOP favorite, with markets rallying after his backing despite signs of a tighter race in polling. Read More
Trump Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates in Key Republican Primaries
Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates Pamela Evette, Randy Feenstra, and Mike Mazzei for the upcoming gubernatorial primaries in South Carolina, Iowa, and Oklahoma respectively. This move is significant in the intense race for Trump's backing as the primaries approach. Read More
Trump Endorses Candidates in Key GOP Governor Primaries
Donald Trump has endorsed Pamela Evette and Randy Feenstra for gubernatorial races in South Carolina and Iowa, respectively. His endorsements signal critical support in contested Republican primaries. Both states are primed for fierce battles among party insiders seeking to leverage Trump's influence as primaries approach. Read More