A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond NYT | Top Stories By: Reid J. Epstein 3 June 2026 at 17:59 The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race. © Scott Olson/Getty ImagesRepresentative Randy Feenstra, a Republican, lost his primary bid for governor of Iowa despite a late endorsement from President Trump.