Statewide Iowa (RI) — Two of the five Republicans running for governor are suggesting it’s time for consolidation in the race. Former state agency director Adam Steen made that case last week, and now businessman Zach Lahn is too.
Campaign fundraising reports for the past four months are due in mid-May. Last year’s reports showed Congressman Randy Feenstra was the fundraising leader in the Republican race for governor, collecting $4.3 million in contributions during 2025. Lahn has indicated he’s willing to spend his own money on the race, and last year’s disclosures showed he loaned his campaign $2 million.
The other two candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor are State Representative Eddie Andrews, a Republican from Johnston, who raised $40,000 last year, and Williamsburg pastor Brad Sherman, who raised about $200,000. Lahn campaigned in Ottumwa and Waukee on Thursday. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Rob Schneider will headline a campaign event for Lahn in Des Moines on Wednesday.
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