MAHA-backed Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP primary for governor

Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor as party voters rejected President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the race.

Businessman Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects, as party voters rejected President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the race.

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Earlier Tuesday night, Billy Fuerst, a spokesperson for Feenstra’s campaign, confirmed that he had conceded to Lahn.

It’s the first time in the midterm elections that a Trump-backed candidate for governor, the House or the Senate has lost a primary.