(Des Moines, Iowa) – Speculation over who President Trump would endorse for Iowa’s Third District Congressional seat in Washington, D-C, ended Friday night, when he endorsed Republican Representative Zach Nunn, from Bondurant.

Posting on his website Truth Social, Trump said Nunn would run for re-election, ending several months of speculation that swirled around Nunn’s interest in running for governor in Iowa. ““Just spoke to Great Combat Veteran Zach Nunn, and he is committed to the mission of, HOLDING THE MAJORITY. He is a team player, with a tremendous future—And 100% MAGA,” posted the president on his Truth Social Account. “Zach needs our full support to win Iowa-03. He is fighting for the Farmer, and everything else that Iowa stands for, including, of course, Lower Taxes, and our always under siege Second Amendment. Zach Nunn has my Complete and Total Endorsement. HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”

After Governor Kim Reynolds ended her re-election campaign in April, Nunn expressed interest in running for governor. He later announced that he would not run for governor. Another Republican, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced last week that she would also not be running for governor.

Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) (official photo)

Had he chosen to run for governor, Nunn could have faced a challenge from fellow U-S Representative and 4th District Republican Randy Feenstra, from Hull. Feenstra, who hasn’t yet officially announced his campaign, has raised more than $3 million and racked up endorsements from prominent Republicans (U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer).

State Representative Eddie Andrews, a Republican from Johnston, and former state representative Brad Sherman, a Republican from Williamsburg, had previously announced their campaigns. State Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from Ankeny, has not launched his campaign yet and remains in the exploratory phase as he raises money.

Nunn is the only declared Republican candidate for his Third District seat. Two Democrats already began their campaigns: state Representative Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights, and state Senate Sarah Trone Garriott of West Des Moines.

National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Emily Tuttle said in a press release, “Combat veteran Zach Nunn has a proven record of results for this community, and that’s why Iowans will send him back to Congress next year.”