Zach Lahn

Zach Lahn graduated from Sioux City East High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 2009.

His career experience includes working as a farmer and businessman.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a father, a farmer, and a businessman. I’m investing in Iowa and I’m my own biggest donor. I don’t answer to donors or corporations — only to God, my family, and the people of this state.

I believe Iowa can be a beacon — the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America. That future won’t come from consultants or career politicians. It will come from courage rooted in place, history, and duty.

This is Iowa.

This is our home.

And it’s worth fighting for.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Free Iowa's Farmers:

We have the best farmland in the world, but the system is rigged so the farmer always comes in last. It’s time for a change.Make Iowa Healthy Again:

I believe Big Ag and Big Pharma have treated our farmers and families as numbers, not neighbors. We will break up monopolies, defend independent farms, and demand accountability from corporations who harm our people.Restore our Education System:

I believe a classroom is not a battleground for ideology — it is a place for truth, discipline, wonder, and learning. Anyone who uses their position to push political doctrine will not teach in this state. Our kids deserve better.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will Make Iowa Healthy Again.

Clean food. Clean water. Honest medicine. I will work to defeat the cancer crisis plaguing state.

I will fight to keep Iowa land in Iowa hands.

Over 25% of Iowa land is owned by out of state investors and foreign governments. I will fight for our birthright to own the ground under our feet.

I will Free Iowa's Farmers.

We have the best farmland in the world, but the system is rigged so the farmer always comes in last. It’s time for a change.

I will Always Put Iowans First

I promise to serve you and the people of Iowa. Not global elites.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

- MAHA™ Action

- Standing for Health Freedom

- Congressman Steve King

- State Rep. Derek Wulf

- State Rep. Jeff Shipley

- State Rep. Heather Hora

- State Rep. Helena Hayes

- State Rep. Zach Dieken

- State Rep. Adrian Dickey

- Rep. Tom Gerhold

Campaign websiteLahn's campaign website stated the following:Iowa First: Core PhilosophyIowa First is more than a slogan—it's a commitment to prioritize Iowa families, Iowa-owned businesses, and Iowa's long-term health over corporate interests, out-of-state investors, and political expediency.Iowans deserve things they can count on: a government that prioritizes people, low taxes, clean water, healthy kids, safe communities, and excellent schools.Local ownership and stewardship matter—those who live here care most about our communities.Iowa's universities should solve Iowa's problems before global ones.Iowa economic development should focus on Iowa-based companies with deep roots in our communities.Common-Sense Conservative PoliciesProtect LifeEvery life is a gift from God and it is our duty to protect life before birth, as well as after birth by addressing chronic health issues facing our kids.No Benefits for Illegal ImmigrantsWe will ban benefits for illegal immigrants, and stop issues H1B visas for jobs that Iowans can do in state government and in our universities.Focus on AffordabilityLessening the tax burden on Iowans, food freedom policies and banning Wall Street Hedge-funds from buying single family homes will help make life affordable for Iowa families. Confront the Cancer CrisisIndependent Safety TestingConduct independent state safety tests on products used in Iowa.Hold Companies AccountablePursue antitrust suits against monopolistic agricultural input companies to help our farmers.University Research RedirectionThe University of Iowa (one of the best medical research colleges in the country) must aim its efforts at solving Iowa's cancer crisis.Clean Water PriorityGive incentives to our farmers to use prove solution that address agricultural runoff and water contamination.Save the Family FarmForeign and Out-of-State Ownership Restrictions1. Lower property taxes for Iowans by raising property tax rates on Wall Street institutional investors.2. Confiscate any land illegally owned by China and sell that land back to young families and veterans.Antitrust Action against Agricultural MonopoliesFile antitrust suits against the big agricultural input companies that have formed monopolies and are extorting our farmers.No Eminent Domain for Private GainAbsolutely oppose use of eminent domain for private company profit.Economic Development for Iowa-Owned CompaniesEnd tax credits and economic development funds for out-of-state and foreign corporations and prioritize Iowa-based companies with deep community roots.Support Young FarmersCreate pathways and incentives for young farmers to access land.Make Iowa Education #1 AgainRevoke Teaching Licenses for Political IndoctrinationIf a teacher is caught pushing a political agenda in the classroom, teaching license will be revoked, period.The Governor Must Be the #1 Advocate for Public School KidsFocus on making public schools so good they are competing with private schools.Innovation ZonesCreate innovation zones to free up superintendents, principals, and teachers to innovate.End Teaching to the TestEliminate or dramatically reduce standardized testing requirements and focus on mastery of skills.University Priorities for Iowa StudentsIncrease quota for Iowa residents at University of Iowa and Iowa State University and task them with solving Iowa's cancer and farming crisis.Keep Iowa's Kids in IowaEconomic Incentives to StayCreate tax rebates for young Iowans who stay or return to Iowa for down payment assistance for home ownership.Solve Our Other Issues, and Our Young People Will Stay and Come BackIf we solve the water, cancer, education and farming issues facing our state, Iowa will be the most attractive place in America for our young families to live.Things You Should Just Be Able to Count On.Our campaign is about restoring things Iowa families should be able to count on:‍Clean water — you can drink it, swim in it, and your kids can play in it.‍Healthy kids — not the fastest rising cancer rates in the world.‍Good schools — back in the top 5 nationally where we belong.‍Safe communities — built on strong families and traditions.‍Family farms — not corporate consolidation and foreign ownership.‍Economic opportunity — for Iowans, by Iowans, staying in Iowa.‍A future in Iowa — where your kids want to stay and build their lives.These are not too much to ask. These are the basics. And it's time we had a governor willing to fight for them.— Zach Lahn's campaign website (June 11, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Campaign ads

"Pickup" – Lahn campaign ad, released August 28, 2026

"Billionaire" – Lahn campaign ad, released August 20, 2026

"Six Generations" – Lahn campaign ad, released August 10, 2026

"Friedrich" – Lahn campaign ad, released July 15, 2026

"Immigration" – Lahn campaign ad, released May 6, 2026

"Freedom" – Lahn campaign ad, released April 21, 2026

"Iowa Is Worth Fighting For" – Lahn campaign ad, released April 13, 2026

"Outsider" – Lahn campaign ad, released March 18, 2026

"Intro" – Lahn campaign ad, released March 18, 2026

"Defend our Land" – Lahn campaign ad, released March 18, 2026

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