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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
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Prediction market probabilities from Kalshi, updated as market prices change. Last updated Aug 7, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC.
source: Kalshi
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Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
Zach Lahn is now the Republican nominee for Iowa governor after beating Randy Feenstra and getting formal party backing. Recent coverage says water pollution and cancer concerns are becoming a bigger issue in Iowa politics and may be helping Democrats in statewide races. Lahn’s nomination settles the GOP side, but the reported shift in Iowa politics around water issues could modestly help Democrats. The overall effect is mixed, with some added uncertainty about the general election.
Iowa has become a more conservative state, but Democrats hope to flip it in 2026.
The Trump-endorsed candidate in the toss-up Iowa governor’s race now faces carpetbagging accusations.
The Republican Party of Iowa rallied with 2026 candidates at its state convention Saturday, welcoming gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn into the fold.
At a news conference, President Donald Trump was asked whether he regretted endorsing Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican governor primary.
Zach Lahn, a first-time MAHA-friendly candidate, pulled off an upset in the governor’s race against a sitting congressman after criticizing pesticides.
The president touted his flawless record of endorsements, only for it to unravel hours later.
They're out for bear, the Iowa Republican said on Newsmax's Wake Up America. They've had major losses, and now they want to swing for the fences. But our supporters will be energized and motivated, too.
Follow the latest Trump administration news and primary coverage as election races unfold in New Jersey, California, Iowa and other states.
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.
Recent national surveys show Democrats ahead in Senate races, warning Republicans over Donald Trump ties and voter concerns.
Polling results and averages based on polls published between Oct 9, 2025 and Aug 4, 2026.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Notable endorsements from elected officials, organizations and public figures.
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO endorsed Rob Sand for governor.
More than 100 Iowa Republicans
More than 100 Iowa Republicans endorsed Rob Sand through the "Rob-Publicans" coalition.
Matt Walsh
Former Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh backed Rob Sand as part of the "Rob-Publicans" group.
Iowa State Education Association
The Iowa State Education Association endorsed Rob Sand for governor.
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
The UAW officially endorsed Rob Sand for Iowa governor.
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