What They’re Saying: “There’s a Problem at the Center of [Lahn’s] Outsider Narrative”
What They’re Saying: “There’s a Problem at the Center of [Lahn’s] Outsider Narrative” DES MOINES – During the first week of the general election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn has come under major scrutiny for trying to paper over his long career as a political operative and hiding the fact that he still lives in […]
“Meet Zach Lahn: A Koch-Connected Political Operative Running for Iowa Governor”
“Meet Zach Lahn: A Koch-Connected Political Operative Running for Iowa Governor” Iowa Starting Line: “There’s a problem at the center of [Lahn’s] outsider narrative” DES MOINES – On the first day of the general election yesterday, Iowa Starting Line detailed how Kansas carpetbagger Zach Lahn is claiming to be an outsider, but the reality is […]
IDP Statement on GOP Gubernatorial Primary Results
IDP Statement on GOP Gubernatorial Primary Results DES MOINES – IDP Chair Rita Hart released the following statement on the result of the Republican gubernatorial primary: “Zach Lahn is a career political operative and Kansas carpetbagger who can’t even commit to living in the state he wants to lead. When he’s not in Kansas, Lahn […]
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Putting Insiders Before Working Families
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Putting Insiders Before Working Families DES MOINES – In the final days leading up to Iowa’s June gubernatorial primary, the IDP is reminding Iowans of all the ways that Randy Feenstra, Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews are wrong for Iowa. […]
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Ripping Away Health care
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Ripping Away Health care DES MOINES – In the final days leading up to Iowa’s June gubernatorial primary, the IDP is reminding Iowans of all the ways that Randy Feenstra, Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews are wrong for Iowa. Today, […]
NEW: Carpetbagger Zach Lahn Avoids Questions About Living in Kansas
NEW: Carpetbagger Zach Lahn Avoids Questions About Living in Kansas Kansas Reflector: Lahn “didn’t respond to a request for comment about why he chose to run for governor in Iowa rather than Kansas or questions … about his close ties to Kansas and decision in 2024 to transfer his voter registration to Iowa” DES MOINES […]
The Status Quo Squad: IDP Gov Race Newsletter 5/29/26
Welcome back to The Status Quo Squad — your weekly newsletter from the Iowa Democratic Party, bringing you the latest updates on the chaotic, messy, and wide-open Republican gubernatorial primary where all the candidates promise one thing: a continuation of the status quo that has failed Iowa for the last decade. This week, Randy Feenstra […]
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Hurting Farmers and Ag Economy
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Hurting Farmers and Ag Economy DES MOINES – In the final days leading up to Iowa’s June gubernatorial primary, the IDP is reminding Iowans of all the ways that Randy Feenstra, Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews are wrong for Iowa. […]
STATEMENT: Trump Tries to Bail Out Feenstra as MAGA Grassroots Remain Down on Republicans’ Establishment Candidate
STATEMENT: Trump Tries to Bail Out Feenstra as MAGA Grassroots Remain Down on Republicans’ Establishment Candidate DES MOINES – IDP Chair Rita Hart released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s endorsement of Randy Feenstra: “Washington sellout Randy Feenstra has spent years putting the swamp ahead of hardworking Iowans, all to score political points […]
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Supporting Private School Vouchers
4 Days, 4 Ways GOP Gov Candidates Are Wrong for Iowa: Supporting Private School Vouchers DES MOINES – In the final days leading up to Iowa’s June gubernatorial primary, the IDP is reminding Iowans all the ways that Randy Feenstra, Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews are wrong for Iowa. Today, we’re […]