Lahn clarifies position on privatized Medicaid, defends attack ad against Sand

By: Kadin Luhmann

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 2, 2026

Words: 858

Last Updated: 1 hour, 13 minutes ago

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BRITT — Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn defended his Medicaid stance Saturday at the Hancock County Fair in Britt, expressing a need to continue Gov. Kim Reynolds’ healthcare policy.

Lahn said delivering healthcare through the private sector with government oversight is “bipartisan,” saying 42 states including Iowa use managed care organizations, including many Democratic states.

“I don’t think the government would do a good job of delivering healthcare for the people of Iowa,” Lahn said. …

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