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Which Party wins the 2026 Iowa Governor Election?

Nov 7, 2026, 4:59am UTC, in 144 daysLast updated: Jun 16, 2026, 5:38 AM UTC

Iowa Governor winner?

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Zach Lahn has been formally locked in as the Republican nominee for Iowa governor after winning the primary and receiving convention backing. Republicans also named Derek Wulf as his running mate. The narrow primary result against Randy Feenstra suggests some lingering intraparty tension, but the party is now focused on the general election against Democrat Rob Sand. The GOP nomination is now settled, which reduces uncertainty on the Republican side. The narrow primary margin may leave some questions about party unity, but the race now shifts to the general election matchup.

Articles

ATAmes Tribune2 days ago

After the primary, Iowa GOP preaches unity at state convention

The Republican Party of Iowa rallied with 2026 candidates at its state convention Saturday, welcoming gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn into the fold.

WEWashington Examiner3 days ago

Schumer says Democrats are 'poised to take the Senate'

Schumer’s optimism comes as Democrats navigate high-profile Senate races that could determine control of the upper chamber.

DMDes Moines Register4 days ago

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.

TWThe Washington Post8 days ago

Zach Lahn wins Iowa Republican governor primary after blasting pesticides

Zach Lahn, a first-time MAHA-friendly candidate, pulled off an upset in the governor’s race against a sitting congressman after criticizing pesticides.

SSFGATE6 days ago

Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results

Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota hosted primary elections Tuesday, but much of the political world was focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. The results were never in question....

FNFox News7 days ago

Trump endorsement power faces key test in South Carolina GOP primary

Trump's endorsement power faces a key test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary after his winning streak was broken in Iowa's race last week.

TDThe Daily Beast13 days ago

Trump’s Big Election Boast Immediately Blows Up in His Face

The president touted his flawless record of endorsements, only for it to unravel hours later.

NNewsmax13 days ago

Rep. Miller-Meeks to Newsmax: Iowa Voters Will Reject Dems' Push

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.

NNNBC News13 days ago

Live updates: Candidates advance to midterm battles in California, Iowa, N.J. and 3 other states

Follow the latest Trump administration news and primary coverage as election races unfold in New Jersey, California, Iowa and other states.

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49%

41.3%

41%

R. Sand

R. Feenstra

Z. Lahn

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Sand	Feenstra	Lahn
Polling Average	Sand+7.7	49.0%	41.3%	41.0%
Global Strategy GroupApr 23 - 28	Sand+9.0	50.0%	–	41.0%
Echelon InsightsApr 3 - 9	Sand+12.0	51.0%	39.0%	–
GBAOMar 10 - 16	Sand+8.0	50.0%	42.0%	–
Z to A ResearchOct 9 - 13	Sand+2.0	45.0%	43.0%	–

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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After the primary, Iowa GOP preaches unity at state convention

Schumer says Democrats are 'poised to take the Senate'

Trump says Lahn was 'more Trump' than Feenstra in Iowa governor's race

Zach Lahn wins Iowa Republican governor primary after blasting pesticides

Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results

Trump endorsement power faces key test in South Carolina GOP primary

Trump’s Big Election Boast Immediately Blows Up in His Face

Rep. Miller-Meeks to Newsmax: Iowa Voters Will Reject Dems' Push

Live updates: Candidates advance to midterm battles in California, Iowa, N.J. and 3 other states

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After the primary, Iowa GOP preaches unity at state convention

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Zach Lahn wins Iowa Republican governor primary after blasting pesticides

Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results

Trump endorsement power faces key test in South Carolina GOP primary

Trump’s Big Election Boast Immediately Blows Up in His Face

Rep. Miller-Meeks to Newsmax: Iowa Voters Will Reject Dems' Push

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