Lahn overtakes Feenstra in GOP gubernatorial primary fundraising, Sand keeps overall lead

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,208

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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As the June 2 primary approaches, new fundraising reports show Zach Lahn, a businessman and farmer, raised the most among Republican gubernatorial candidates in the most recent period, outpacing U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, the previous top earner.

But all five of the GOP candidates still fell short of Iowa Auditor Rob Sand’s campaign fundraising totals, who is running unopposed to be the Democratic nominee for governor in 2026.

This year marks the first time the …

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