Iowa Republican Zach Lahn’s Governor Campaign Draws Scrutiny of His Background

Zach Lahn presents himself as a self-made businessman, while The New York Times examines a more complicated backstory and ties to the Kochs and Kansas.

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Iowa Republican Zach Lahn’s Governor Campaign Draws Scrutiny of His Background

Zach Lahn, a Republican running for governor in Iowa, has made his identity as a self-made businessman part of his campaign pitch.

The New York Times examines a more complicated personal history, highlighting an unusual connection to the Kochs and Kansas. The supplied summary does not detail those connections.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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