Lieutenant Governor · Republican
Derek Wulf — 2026 Iowa candidate research
Iowa state representative, fourth-generation farmer and agriculture professional selected as Zach Lahn’s 2026 running mate. Wulf has chaired the Iowa House Agriculture Committee.
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Public record and background
- Serves in the Iowa House.
- Fourth-generation Iowa farmer with livestock/agriculture industry experience.
- Chaired the House Agriculture Committee.
- Selected as Zach Lahn’s lieutenant-governor running mate in June 2026.
Fairness note
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Primary and supporting sources
- Iowa Secretary of State — 2026 candidate list — Primary record — election
- Iowa Legislature — Rep. Derek Wulf — Primary record — state legislature
- Iowa Capital Dispatch — Wulf selected as Lahn running mate — Independent reporting