# An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-25T09:00:42+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/politics/zach-lahn-iowa-governor-kansas-kochs.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/an-iowa-republican-s-unusual-connection-to-the-kochs-and-kansas-acc6c6/

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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