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Iowa Governor's Race Tightens: Sand Leads Feenstra in Polls

4/10/2026

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The 2026 Iowa governor's race is a toss-up per the Cook Political Report, up from a lean Republican designation.
Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand leads presumed Republican Randy Feenstra in internal polling.
Sand has a fundraising advantage with $13.2 million to Feenstra's $3.2 million.
Republicans, including Governor Kim Reynolds, dispute the analysis, citing a strong voter-registration advantage.
The June 2, 2026 Republican primary will determine Sand's opponent.

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Story summary

The 2026 Iowa governor's race is a toss-up per the Cook Political Report, up from a lean Republican designation.
Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand leads presumed Republican Randy Feenstra in internal polling.
Sand has a fundraising advantage with $13.2 million to Feenstra's $3.2 million.
Republicans, including Governor Kim Reynolds, dispute the analysis, citing a strong voter-registration advantage.
The June 2, 2026 Republican primary will determine Sand's opponent.