Zach Lahn, a Republican candidate for governor, talks to reporters after submitting his nominating signatures with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2026.
He criticizes large agricultural companies. He believes Iowa needs more water monitoring. He does not believe pesticide manufacturers should be shielded from labeling lawsuits.
Zach Lahn, a Republican candidate for governor, submits his nominating signatures with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Zach Lahn, a Republican candidate for governor, talks to reporters after submitting his nominating signatures with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Iowa State Rep. Eddie Andrews, a Republican candidate for governor, smiles as he interacts with audience members while waiting on the arrival of President Donald Trump at the Horizon Events Center in Clive on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Hundreds of people gathered to listen to the president talk on Tuesday about the economy and his presidency over the past year.
Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews talks to reporters before submitting his nominating signatures with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Erin Murphy/The Gazette)
Zach Lahn, a Republican candidate for governor, submits his nominating signatures with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Iowa State Rep. Eddie Andrews, a Republican candidate for governor, smiles as he interacts with audience members while waiting on the arrival of President Donald Trump at the Horizon Events Center in Clive on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Hundreds of people gathered to listen to the president talk on Tuesday about the economy and his presidency over the past year.