Republican candidate for Iowa governor Zach Lahn gathered supporters Monday night at Torrent Brewing Company in Ames for a town‑hall meeting. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul attended to introduce Lahn and rally the crowd ahead of the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election.
Event highlights
Sen. Paul opened the evening by saying, “And I give you your next governor, Zach Lahn,” before turning the floor over to the Iowa candidate. Lahn thanked the senator and emphasized that the gathering represented the grassroots movement needed to win the upcoming election.
“This is what a movement looks like to win on Nov. 3; that is what this is,” Lahn told the audience, receiving applause from attendees.
Polling and campaign outlook
Recent national polls show Lahn trailing Democratic opponent Rob Sand in at least six surveys. Lahn acknowledged the challenge but stressed that Iowa’s early‑voting numbers are strong for Republicans. “Iowa is a very notoriously hard state to poll for Republicans. I feel like we’re in a dead heat, truly,” he said.
Sen. Paul expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the polls, noting, “I don’t know that I trust the polling. I actually think Iowa, the numbers of early voting are strong for Republicans. So I think both Hinson and Zach Lahn have a really good chance on that early. You just have to present your message and do the best you can.”
Call to action
Lahn urged supporters to focus on voter turnout, saying, “We have to fight to get people out, to vote.” He announced that the campaign will continue with additional town‑hall events in central and eastern Iowa on Wednesday, aiming to connect with as many voters as possible in the final days before the election.
The Ames event underscores the importance of local engagement in a statewide race, offering voters a chance to hear directly from the candidate and a prominent conservative voice in the Senate.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
