Thomas R. Laehn is the Greene County Attorney in Iowa and the first Libertarian to be elected to partisan office in the state. He is currently exploring a potential run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, emphasizing his opposition to the two-party system and advocating for significant reforms in executive power, military involvement, and campaign finance. Laehn has expressed concerns about the growth of presidential power, particularly through executive orders and agreements, and the U.S. involvement in perpetual wars. He is a strong proponent of states' rights, especially on issues like abortion, and advocates for limited federal government intervention.