How a Trump-backed candidate’s home turf contributed to his surprise primary loss

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Rep. Randy Feenstra was seen as the GOP favorite for governor of Iowa. But NBC News analysis of election data from 2026 and 2020 shows how Zach Lahn exposed a weakness in his district.
 U.S. Rep Randy Feenstra
Rep. Randy Feenstra speaks at a campaign event near Sioux Rapids, Iowa, in May. Scott Olson / Getty Images

Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, seemed to have every edge in his bid for the Hawkeye State’s Republican nomination for governor Tuesday, from superior fundraising to President Donald Trump’s endorsement. But he committed the cardinal sin of campaign politics: He didn’t guard his own backyard.

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