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Breaking: Trump-backed Republican Randy Feenstra concedes in 5-way Iowa governor primary
Primary results are rolling in for key races from New Jersey to California after voter in six states went to t...
Breaking: Trump-backed Republican Randy Feenstra concedes in 5-way Iowa governor primary
Primary results are rolling in for key races from New Jersey to California after voter in six states went to the polls on Tuesday
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Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra loses Iowa governor primary
Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra loses Iowa governor primary
It’s a blow for the president, who has seen most of his chosen candidates this cycle sail to victory or advance to runoff elections — until now.
🚨 BREAKING: Randy Feenstra has reportedly lost the Iowa Republican primary for governor.
Trump endorsed him.
He lost anyway.
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BREAKING: In a stunning defeat for Donald Trump, Trump-endorsed candidate for Governor in Iowa Randy Feenstra has lost his primary. Trump’s weakness is on full di...
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BREAKING: In a stunning defeat for Donald Trump, Trump-endorsed candidate for Governor in Iowa Randy Feenstra has lost his primary. Trump’s weakness is on full display tonight inside the GOP.
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party
<p>While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky</p><p>Zach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting Donald Trump, who has used his endorsement to elevate proteges and oust rivals nationwide ahead of the November midterm elections.</p><p>In the race to replace Kim Reynolds, Iowa’s Republican governor, who is not seeking re-election, the president had given Randy Feenstra, a congressman, his “Complete and Total Endorsement”, which would normally be enough to see him to victory. Instead, Lahn, a farmer and businessman, won Tuesday’s Republican primary with 38% of the vote to Feenstra’s 37.2%, according to the Associated Press.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/zach-lahn-iowa-trump-republican">Continue reading...</a>
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
⚡ BREAKING: Iowa political newcomer wins GOP governor primary in rare defeat for Trump #Trump #Iowa
#BREAKING: IOWA Turning Blue! 💙
Republican infighting in Iowa points to Republican peril after Trump Supported Feenstra loses governor’s race.
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Breaking: Virtual unknown Republican Zach Lahn stuns Trump-backed Randy Feenstra to win 5-way Iowa governor primary, CNN and DDHQ report
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BREAKING: In a stunning defeat for Donald Trump, Trump-endorsed candidate for Governor in Iowa Randy Feenstra has lost his primary. Trump’s weakness is on full display tonight inside the GOP.
— Good....
BREAKING: In a stunning defeat for Donald Trump, Trump-endorsed candidate for Governor in Iowa Randy Feenstra has lost his primary. Trump’s weakness is on full display tonight inside the GOP.
— Good. He flies under the radar but is a hardcore MAGAt.
On Tuesday, Republicans in Iowa picked their nominee for governor. Trump’s choice was Congressman Randy Feenstra, who he endorsed just days before the vote, calling him MAGA all the way. He lost. www....
On Tuesday, Republicans in Iowa picked their nominee for governor. Trump’s choice was Congressman Randy Feenstra, who he endorsed just days before the vote, calling him MAGA all the way. He lost. www.adamkinzinger.com/p/breaking-c...
BREAKING: Randy Feenstra, long seen as the front-runner in the state’s Republican primary for governor, has conceded in the GOP contest to outsider candidate Zach Lahn. The move is especially striking...
BREAKING: Randy Feenstra, long seen as the front-runner in the state’s Republican primary for governor, has conceded in the GOP contest to outsider candidate Zach Lahn. The move is especially striking given that Trump endorsed Feenstra just days before.
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Donald Trump has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana, and Kentucky with his endorsements.
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“Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.”
→ Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary.
guardian
“Zach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting Donald Trump”
→ Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary.
guardian
“Trump, who has used his endorsement to elevate proteges and oust rivals nationwide”
→ Trump has used his endorsements to support candidates and oppose others nationwide.
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