IA-GOV: Lahn (R), Sand (D) poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor

[RandySF]

Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Lahn, who was endorsed by Turning Point Action, defeated four other challengers in his GOP primary, including Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). Feenstra had enjoyed endorsements from President Trump and retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). Sand ran uncontested on the Democratic side.

Lahn’s win is at least the second time this cycle where Trump’s preferred pick lost the primary. Trump-backed Brenda Wilson lost against Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode (R) last month.

While Iowa hasn’t elected a Democrat for governor in two decades, Democrats see an unusually strong candidate in Sand. He is currently the only member of the party to hold a statewide office in Iowa, and he has attracted Republican and independent voters as a bowhunter who’s suggested he’ll stand up to either party on issues.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5906068-zach-lahn-rob-sand-iowa-governor/

[Bettie]

1. Lahn is a religious nutbag

who loves RFK Jr. and is out of town more than he's in town...but he talks a good game and has that smarmy pseudo populist charm that R's seem to adore.

And he has a LOT of money.