Zach Lahn Selects Iowa Rep. Derek Wulf as Running Mate for Gubernatorial Campaign
The ticket pairs two farmers and highlights Wulf’s agricultural background and House Agriculture Committee leadership.
- On Friday, Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn announced State Representative Derek Wulf as his running mate, providing Iowa voters a clearer picture of the Republican ticket for the 2026 election.
- Wulf, a fourth-generation farmer and rancher serving his second term in the Iowa House, chairs the House Agriculture Committee and previously worked as a swine production specialist for Cargill.
- Describing Wulf as an "Iowa First fighter," Lahn praised his legislative record, citing his work defending private property rights and advocating for rural communities.
- Democratic nominee Rob Sand, who recently selected Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer as his running mate, criticized the pick; Deputy Campaign Manager Emma called it proof of "failed status quo."
- Delegates will officially place Wulf's name into nomination at the Republican State Convention on Saturday, following Lahn's primary victory earlier this month against Congressman Randy Feenstra.
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DES MOINES, Iowa— In a one-on-one interview with WHO 13 News, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn, discusses his lieutenant governor selection process, campaign goals and addresses criticism. On Friday morning, WHO 13 News was the first to report that Lahn selected State Representative Derek Wulf of Black Hawk County to serve as his [...]
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Iowa governor candidate Lahn picks state lawmaker Derek Wulf as running mate
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