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Poll Shows Sand Leads Iowa Governor Race, Hinson Leads Senate

8/6/2026

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An Emerson College poll (Aug. 2-4, 2026) shows Democrat Rob Sand ahead of Republican Zach Lahn for Iowa governor, 48% to 43%.
The same poll shows Republican Ashley Hinson ahead of Democrat Josh Turek for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, 48% to 45% with 6% undecided.
The Cook Political Report rates the governor’s race a toss-up and the Senate race lean Republican.

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An Emerson College poll (Aug. 2-4, 2026) shows Democrat Rob Sand ahead of Republican Zach Lahn for Iowa governor, 48% to 43%.
The same poll shows Republican Ashley Hinson ahead of Democrat Josh Turek for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, 48% to 45% with 6% undecided.
The Cook Political Report rates the governor’s race a toss-up and the Senate race lean Republican.