Zach Lahn Eyes Iowa Governorship | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Zach Lahn, Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial hopeful, is riding a wave of momentum as he positions himself as the next torchbearer of Kim Reynolds’ conservative legacy, buoyed by a surprise endorsement from Donald Trump and strong backing from GOP leaders and the outgoing governor. With Iowa’s political thermometer heating up and national eyes on the state’s pivotal race, Lahn’s campaign is seen as central to preserving Republican control — even as Democrats rally against what they call a stagnant, one-party rule and push for change ahead of November’s high-stakes election. Listen in…