Global Politics Report Editorial
An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)
In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Election
Published: Oct. 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times