Zach Lahn
American political candidate
Zachary Lahn (born 1985/1986, pronounced LAYNE) is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican party, he is the Republican nominee in the 2026 Iowa gubernatorial election. Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in the Republican primary and faces Democratic former state auditor Rob Sand in the general.
Early life and education
Lahn was born in Sioux City, Iowa and grew up nearby in Hinton. He is a sixth-generation Iowan. In 2005, Lahn graduated from Sioux City East High School. In 2009, Lahn graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder with a Bachelor's degree in political science. Lahn moved to Montana in 2011, Iowa in 2013, Montana in 2014, and Kansas in 2017. Lahn moved back to Iowa in 2023.
Business career
In 2016, Lahn founded Homeplace Ventures, which makes investments in real estate and agriculture.
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