Zach Lahn

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Running for Governor of Iowa, general election Nov 3, 2026.

Official record: the government or court record of the act itself. Secondary source: someone else's report of it. Self-reported: the candidate's own description, not yet a fact unless confirmed.

Offices held

No record found in Iowa Legislature, legislators of the 91st General Assembly as of Nov 1, 2026.

Elections

1. Jun 2, 2026

   Won the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for Governor of Iowa with 80,407 votes (37.8% of 212,465 votes cast for candidates), ahead of Randy Feenstra with 78,763, according to the official state canvass.

   Official record Source: State of Iowa Election Canvass Summary, 2026 Primary Election (canvass date 06/22/2026), Canvass Summary, contest 'Governor - Rep.', statewide TOTAL row, PDF page 57 (printed 'Page 57 of 417'); canvass date on PDF page 1. Archive pending c-86b8c8a71fb3

2. Mar 13, 2026

   The Iowa Secretary of State's final candidate list for the June 2, 2026 primary election lists Zach Lahn as a Republican candidate for Governor, with a filing date of March 13, 2026.

   Official record Source: Candidate List, June 2, 2026 Primary Election, PDF page 1, Governor block (five Republican candidates); footer 'Last Updated 4/22/2026 4:05 PM'. Archived copy c-e6a4ed0fc346

3. Mar 13, 2026

   The Iowa Secretary of State's candidate list for the November 3, 2026 general election lists Zach Lahn as the Republican candidate for Governor, with a filing date of March 13, 2026.

   Official record Source: Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election, PDF page 1, rows 'Governor' and 'Lieutenant Governor'; footer 'Last Updated 8/19/2026 1:36 PM' (the deadline for filling ballot vacancies by convention). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-2fe7805a4842

Recorded votes

No record found in Iowa Legislature as of Nov 1, 2026.

Bills sponsored

No record found in Iowa Legislature as of Nov 1, 2026.

Executive actions

No record found in Iowa executive offices as of Nov 1, 2026.

Campaign money

1. Oct 30, 2026

   Lahn for Governor (committee code SWGA51409) is Zach Lahn's candidate committee for Governor at the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board; its Statement of Organization, as amended October 30, 2026, lists him as the candidate.

   Official record Source: DR-1 Statement of Organization, Lahn for Governor (SWGA51409), amended 10/30/2026, DR-1 page 1: committee block and 'Candidate' block. Archive pending c-4885e9aff1a2

2. Oct 30, 2026

   Lahn for Governor reported $5,900,021.53 in cash contributions and $5,456,700.83 in expenditures for October 15 through the Tuesday preceding the general election (October 27), 2026, ending with $846,501.20 cash on hand.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, October 15 through Tuesday preceding the general election, 2026, DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 10/30/2026 4:24:34 PM. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-0baf22e2cdbf

3. Oct 19, 2026

   Lahn for Governor reported $16,871,785.22 in cash contributions and $17,513,969.54 in expenditures for July 15 through October 14, 2026, ending with $403,180.50 cash on hand.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, July 15 through October 14, 2026, DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 10/19/2026 4:13:10 PM. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-247ab24cb4ab

4. Jul 20, 2026

   Lahn for Governor reported $6,372,830.86 in cash contributions and $5,963,655.28 in expenditures for May 27 through July 14, 2026, ending with $1,045,364.82 cash on hand.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, Wednesday preceding the primary through July 14, 2026, DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 7/20/2026 4:30:26 PM. Archived copy c-319ad3d9efde

5. May 29, 2026

   Lahn for Governor reported $60,049.96 in cash contributions, $500,000.00 in loans received and $633,309.60 in expenditures for May 15 through the Tuesday preceding the primary (May 26), 2026, ending with $636,189.24 cash on hand.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, May 15 through Tuesday preceding the primary, 2026, DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 5/29/2026 3:28:45 PM. Archived copy c-163790c82bb2

6. May 22, 2026

   Lent $500,000.00 to his committee, Lahn for Governor, on May 22, 2026, according to its pre-primary report (Schedule F1, relationship to candidate: Self); outstanding loans then totaled $2,500,000.00.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, May 15 through Tuesday preceding the primary, 2026, Schedule F1: Loans Received, PDF page 4. Archived copy Topic: Government operations c-ed01ffdedbff

7. May 19, 2026

   Lahn for Governor reported $980,151.61 in cash contributions and $2,419,940.42 in expenditures for January 1 through May 14, 2026, ending with $709,448.88 cash on hand.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, Jan 1 through May 14, 2026 (amended 6/22/2026), DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 5/19/2026 4:24:09 PM, amended 6/22/2026 1:55:09 PM. Archived copy c-d7fbab04dc7e

8. May 15, 2026

   Gave $1,500.00 on May 15, 2026 to MAAS FOR IOWA, the committee of Abigail Maas, a candidate for Auditor of State, according to that committee's report.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, MAAS FOR IOWA (SWGA51156), May 15 through July 14, 2026, Schedule A: Contributions, PDF page 2; report filed 7/20/2026. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision Topic: Government operations c-d2585a8cee7e

9. May 2, 2026

   Gave $52.05 on May 2, 2026 to Troy Clark for Iowa, the committee of Troy Clark, a candidate for Iowa House District 39, according to that committee's report.

   Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Troy Clark for Iowa (SWGA51003), Jan 1 through May 14, 2026, Schedule A: Contributions, PDF page 3; report filed 5/19/2026. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision Topic: Government operations c-407d65e24334

10. Jan 20, 2026

    Lahn for Governor reported $156,931.45 in cash contributions, $2,000,000.00 in loans received and $7,693.76 in expenditures for January 1 through December 31, 2025, ending with $2,149,237.69 cash on hand.

    Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, January 1 through December 31, 2025, DR-2 Disclosure Summary Page (PDF page 1), Statement of Cash On Hand and Additional Assets and Liabilities; filed 1/20/2026 4:04:39 PM, amended 1/21/2026. Archived copy c-5f794bb2e5a6

11. Dec 31, 2025

    Lent $2,000,000.00 to his committee, Lahn for Governor, on December 31, 2025, according to the committee's 2025 report (Schedule F1, relationship to candidate: Self).

    Official record Source: DR-2 Disclosure Report, Lahn for Governor, January 1 through December 31, 2025, Schedule F1: Loans Received, PDF page 8. Archived copy Topic: Government operations c-196ba396f1e3

Financial disclosures

1. Jun 2, 2026

   Filed a Personal Financial Disclosure Statement with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board as a candidate for Governor, covering 2025 and dated June 2, 2026; it lists six businesses in which he is a principal.

   Official record Source: Personal Financial Disclosure Statement, Zach Lahn, covered year 2025, Parts A-D, PDF pages 1-3; signature date on page 3. Archive pending c-5f4a346c5c84

Court cases

No record found in CourtListener API (RECAP dockets); CourtListener opinions (web search); Iowa Courts Online, appellate case search; Iowa Courts Online, trial court statewide name search; PACER as of Nov 1, 2026.

Work and business

1. Jun 26, 2025

   The Iowa Secretary of State lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of HOMEPLACE RESTORATION LLC, an Iowa limited liability company formed on June 26, 2025 (business no. 832932).

   Official record Source: Business Entities Search (name search; entity summary pages), Business Entities Search, name search, result business no. 832932, Summary page: Names and 'Registered Agent or Reserving Party' (searched 2026-11-01). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-d849ed0b9290

2. 2025

   His 2025 Personal Financial Disclosure lists him as a principal of Buckeye Creek Ventures LLC, an aviation business.

   Official record Source: Personal Financial Disclosure Statement, Zach Lahn, covered year 2025, Part B, Other Business, Occupation, or Profession, PDF page 1. Archive pending c-5d6f520365cf

3. Aug 30, 2024

   The Iowa Secretary of State lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of SELAH GROUP LLC, a Kansas limited liability company registered in Iowa on August 30, 2024 (business no. 800188).

   Official record Source: Business Entities Search (name search; entity summary pages), Business Entities Search, name search, result business no. 800188, Summary page: Names and 'Registered Agent or Reserving Party' (searched 2026-11-01). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-c509fe7c63b7

4. Apr 26, 2022

   The Iowa Secretary of State lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of SELAH PROPERTIES LLC, an Iowa limited liability company formed on April 26, 2022 (business no. 710174).

   Official record Source: Business Entities Search (name search; entity summary pages), Business Entities Search, name search, result business no. 710174, Summary page: Names and 'Registered Agent or Reserving Party' (searched 2026-11-01). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-85760596fd41

5. Oct 1, 2021

   The Iowa Secretary of State lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of HOMEPLACE PROPERTIES LLC, an Iowa limited liability company formed on October 1, 2021 (business no. 687222).

   Official record Source: Business Entities Search (name search; entity summary pages), Business Entities Search, name search, result business no. 687222, Summary page: Names and 'Registered Agent or Reserving Party' (searched 2026-11-01). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-692a1acba5f4

6. Dec 22, 2016

   The Iowa Secretary of State lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of 503FARMS, INC., an Iowa corporation formed on December 22, 2016 (business no. 537094).

   Official record Source: Business Entities Search (name search; entity summary pages), Business Entities Search, name search, result business no. 537094, Summary page: Names and 'Registered Agent or Reserving Party' (searched 2026-11-01). No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision c-7049f395e289

Nonprofit roles

No record found in ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (organization search) as of Nov 1, 2026.

Education and service

1. 2009

   Says he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 2009, according to his answers to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

   Self-reported Source: Zach Lahn - Ballotpedia, Biography section; its footnote 1: 'Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2026'. Archive pending Not independently verified c-0460b58b964d

2. Undated

   Says he graduated from Sioux City East High School, according to his answers to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

   Self-reported Source: Zach Lahn - Ballotpedia, Biography section; its footnote 1: 'Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2026'. Archive pending Not independently verified c-63940249a7ac

Claims from the candidate's own materials

1. May 28, 2026

   In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he wrote that he is investing in Iowa and is his own biggest donor.

   Self-reported Source: Zach Lahn - Ballotpedia, Campaign themes, 2026, survey answer 'Who are you? Tell us about yourself.'; survey dated May 28, 2026 in the page's footnotes. Archive pending Partly confirmed by c-196ba396f1e3, c-ed01ffdedbff c-95ea8be124c0

2. Undated

   His campaign biography describes him as a farmer, businessman and pilot.

   Self-reported Source: Meet Zach Lahn | Republican for Iowa Governor, 'Iowa Is Home', first paragraph; retrieved 2026-11-01. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision Partly confirmed by c-5f4a346c5c84, c-5d6f520365cf, c-7049f395e289 c-eae5ebb1dac9

3. Undated

   His campaign biography says that nearly a decade after his family's farm near Belle Plaine was sold in 2005, he bought the property back and then reassembled it parcel by parcel.

   Self-reported Source: Meet Zach Lahn | Republican for Iowa Governor, 'Buying Back the Family Farm' section; retrieved 2026-11-01. No stored copy, by the maintainer's decision Not independently verified c-1c5b2e4b1e6c

Identity

Why these records are the same person

• Iowa Secretary of State candidate lists (c-e6a4ed0fc346, c-2fe7805a4842) and the official primary canvass (c-86b8c8a71fb3): Zach Lahn, Republican, Governor, Belle Plaine, filed 3/13/2026, primary winner. Name, office, party and city match across the three official records.
• Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board: the Statement of Organization of Lahn for Governor (SWGA51409, c-4885e9aff1a2) names candidate Zach Lahn, Republican, Governor, election 11/3/2026, with a Belle Plaine PO box and the campaign domain zachlahn.com; the committee's six DR-2 reports carry the same code, candidate name and party. Name, office, party and city match the candidate lists.
• Personal Financial Disclosure (c-5f4a346c5c84): Zach Lahn, candidate for Governor, covered year 2025, lists Selah Properties, Homeplace Venture Inc., Selah Group, Homeplace Properties and Homeplace Restoration LLC; the Secretary of State's business registry lists Zachary Lahn of Belle Plaine as registered agent of entities with those names (c-7049f395e289, c-692a1acba5f4, c-85760596fd41, c-c509fe7c63b7, c-d849ed0b9290). Name, city and business names match; Zachary is taken as the full form of Zach on that basis.
• Ballotpedia Zach_Lahn (c-a27a0c3aa1a9): Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa, running mate Derek Wulf, campaign website zachlahn.com; the Secretary of State's general-election list pairs Derek Wulf (Lieutenant Governor, Republican) with him. Name, office, party and running mate match.
• Wikidata Q140043682 (c-73bbe69f26c7): label Zach Lahn, description American political candidate, English Wikipedia sitelink leading to the 2026 Iowa gubernatorial election article, where he is the Republican nominee. Name and candidacy match; the item has no other statements.
• Contributions recorded (c-d2585a8cee7e, c-407d65e24334) are rows naming Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine, the city on his own filings; the Troy Clark row prints ZIP 52206 instead of 52208 and is medium confidence. Other Lahn rows in the Board's database (Sharon Lahn, Peter Lahn, Donna Lahn, Drew Lahn) are other people by first name and city and were not recorded.
• No federal candidacy: FEC bulk candidate files 2016-2026 have no candidate named Lahn, and congress-legislators has no Lahn. No namesake with the same name was found in any official system searched.

1. Undated

   Ballotpedia's page Zach_Lahn describes Zach Lahn as the Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa, on a joint ticket with Derek Wulf in the November 3, 2026 general election.

   Secondary source Source: Zach Lahn - Ballotpedia, Page lead paragraph, retrieved 2026-11-01. Archive pending c-a27a0c3aa1a9

2. Undated

   Wikidata item Q140043682 is labelled Zach Lahn, described as an American political candidate, and links to the English Wikipedia title Zach Lahn, which leads to the article on the 2026 Iowa gubernatorial election.

   Secondary source Source: Zach Lahn (Q140043682) - Wikidata, Item header (label, description) and Wikipedia sitelink; retrieved 2026-11-01. Archive pending c-73bbe69f26c7

What we searched

How this record was checked

• Data checksPassed schema, reference and evidence-rule checks.
• Archived sources10 of 17 sources have an archived copy. 7 sources are cited without a stored copy by the maintainer's decision.
• Reconciliation18 passed, 0 failed, 0 could not run (missing member lists or itemized data).
• Independent spot-checkA reviewer who did not collect the data checked 20 random facts: 16 correct, 0 wrong or partly wrong, 4 could not be checked (error rate 0%). See the corrections log.

The facts behind the resume's counts

• Official record2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-06-02 elected, 2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-10-30 campaign committee, 2026-01-20 committee financial summary, 2026-05-19 committee financial summary, 2026-05-29 committee financial summary, 2026-07-20 committee financial summary, 2026-10-19 committee financial summary, 2026-10-30 committee financial summary, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-05-22 made contribution, 2026-05-15 made contribution, 2026-05-02 made contribution, 2026-06-02 financial disclosure filed, 2016-12-22 business role, 2021-10-01 business role, 2022-04-26 business role, 2024-08-30 business role, 2025-06-26 business role, 2025 business role
• Secondary sourceUndated identity link, Undated identity link
• Self-reportedUndated education, 2009 education, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, 2026-05-28 self reported claim
• Low confidenceNone.
• The candidate's own materialsUndated education, 2009 education, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, 2026-05-28 self reported claim
• Kind: Identity linksUndated identity link, Undated identity link
• Kind: Offices heldNone.
• Kind: Elections2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-06-02 elected, 2026-03-13 candidate for office
• Kind: Recorded votesNone.
• Kind: Bills sponsoredNone.
• Kind: Executive actionsNone.
• Kind: Campaign money2026-10-30 campaign committee, 2026-01-20 committee financial summary, 2026-05-19 committee financial summary, 2026-05-29 committee financial summary, 2026-07-20 committee financial summary, 2026-10-19 committee financial summary, 2026-10-30 committee financial summary, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-05-22 made contribution, 2026-05-15 made contribution, 2026-05-02 made contribution
• Kind: Financial disclosures2026-06-02 financial disclosure filed
• Kind: Court casesNone.
• Kind: Work and business2016-12-22 business role, 2021-10-01 business role, 2022-04-26 business role, 2024-08-30 business role, 2025-06-26 business role, 2025 business role
• Kind: Nonprofit rolesNone.
• Kind: Education and serviceNone.
• Nonprofit rolesNone.
• Votes: YesNone.
• Votes: NoNone.
• Votes: ExcusedNone.
• Votes: Not votingNone.
• Votes: PresentNone.
• UndatedNone.
• Topic: Government operations2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-05-22 made contribution, 2026-05-15 made contribution, 2026-05-02 made contribution
• Topic: No topic recorded2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-06-02 elected, 2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-10-30 campaign committee, 2026-01-20 committee financial summary, 2026-05-19 committee financial summary, 2026-05-29 committee financial summary, 2026-07-20 committee financial summary, 2026-10-19 committee financial summary, 2026-10-30 committee financial summary, 2026-06-02 financial disclosure filed, 2016-12-22 business role, 2021-10-01 business role, 2022-04-26 business role, 2024-08-30 business role, 2025-06-26 business role, 2025 business role
• Dated2016-12-22 business role, 2021-10-01 business role, 2022-04-26 business role, 2024-08-30 business role, 2025 business role, 2025-06-26 business role, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-01-20 committee financial summary, 2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-03-13 candidate for office, 2026-05-02 made contribution, 2026-05-15 made contribution, 2026-05-19 committee financial summary, 2026-05-22 made contribution, 2026-05-29 committee financial summary, 2026-06-02 financial disclosure filed, 2026-06-02 elected, 2026-07-20 committee financial summary, 2026-10-19 committee financial summary, 2026-10-30 committee financial summary, 2026-10-30 campaign committee

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