Health & environment
Proposes independent safety testing of agricultural products, Iowa-focused cancer research and improved water monitoring.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Zach Lahn
Candidate for Governor · Iowa
Running mate: Derek Wulf
THE PERSON
Background
Zach Lahn is an Iowa businessman and farmer. His campaign describes him as a sixth-generation Iowan who farms his family's homestead using regenerative practices and has helped restore local properties, including Belle Plaine's King Theater.
Roots
- Work: Farming and business ownership; campaign biography describes local restoration projects.
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Agriculture
Supports ownership disclosure and restrictions on hedge-fund and foreign-adversary purchases of Iowa farms and homes.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports teacher flexibility, reduced reliance on standardized tests and stronger public schools.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Iowa Secretary of State · November 3, 2026 general-election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Raydo · CC0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.