Republican Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn asserted that Democrats, facing voter rejection of their policies, are resorting to misrepresentation. In an interview on the "Ruthless" podcast, released Friday, Lahn specifically targeted his Democratic opponent, Rob Sand, accusing him of pretending to be someone he is not.

Lahn highlighted Sand's endorsements from national progressive figures, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as evidence of his alignment with a left-leaning agenda that he believes does not resonate with Iowans.

As a farmer and businessman, Lahn stated that his campaign focuses on agricultural issues and other concerns that he believes are more relevant to voters. He recounted that during his primary campaign, some advised him against running on certain issues, but he maintained that these are the matters Iowans care about.

Lahn, who secured an endorsement from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) PAC, previously won a crowded Republican primary in June, defeating Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, who had received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Trump has since endorsed Lahn.

Podcast co-host Josh Holmes commented on Lahn's distinctive approach to healthcare policy, noting the rarity of Republicans delving deeply into such issues.

Fox News projections indicate that Democrats are favored to win the Iowa governor's race, although the state has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006 and has voted Republican in the last three presidential elections. Holmes suggested that the Democratic Party, particularly in states like Iowa, has become culturally detached from the daily lives of families.

The interview was part of the "Ruthless Midterm Interview Series," which has featured candidates from 18 states ahead of the November midterms. Lahn expressed his commitment to serving as Iowa's governor, aiming to improve the state for families and businesses, and contrasted his dedication with Sand's perceived national political ambitions.

Sand's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.