Governor · Iowa

Incumbent: Kim Reynolds (Republican) · Incumbent retiring
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Zach Lahn

Republican

Businessman.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: nbcnews.com

Rob Sand

Democratic

Iowa auditor of state (2019–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: cbs2iowa.com

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Where they stand: Lahn vs. Sand

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Health care
Lahn

Confront Iowa’s Cancer Crisis

Zach has made confronting Iowa’s cancer rates a central priority.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
SandNo public position found
Education
Lahn

Make Iowa Education #1 Again

Zach wants Iowa’s public schools competing with the best schools in the country.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
SandNo public position found
Energy & environment
Lahn

Clean Water

Iowa does not have to choose between clean water and strong agriculture.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
SandNo public position found
Jobs, wages & cost of living
Lahn

Make Iowa More Affordable

Owning a home, raising a family, and building wealth should not keep getting harder.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
SandNo public position found
Farms & rural
Lahn

Save the Family Farm

The family farm is not just part of Iowa’s past. It has to be part of Iowa’s future.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
SandNo public position found
Background & priorities
LahnNo public position foundSand

Rob Sand has the record to get it done

After serving two terms as Iowa State Auditor, uncovering record amounts of waste, fraud, and abuse, and working across the aisle while holding both parties accountable, Rob Sand is the leader Iowa needs to get back on track. As Governor, Rob will work with both parties to grow and strengthen the economy, lower costs, …
Original: robsand.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On the Issues

Rob Sand’s Plan to Legalize, Tax, and Regulate Adult-use Cannabis Read more
Original: robsand.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Other priorities
Lahn

Some Lines Are Worth Drawing.

Protect life before birth and work to improve the health of Iowa families after birth.
Original: zachlahn.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Sand

Rob Sand knows we need to move Iowa in a new direction

As Governor, Rob will get Iowa back on track – he’ll build consensus to get the state government out of the culture wars and focused on lowering costs, growing the economy, improving our education system, and helping Iowans live better, healthier lives.
Original: robsand.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

No congressional voting record for: Zach Lahn, Rob Sand. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.