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Rob Sand, U.S. governor nominee, courts LGBTQ-affirming Iowa church

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Rob Sand, U.S. governor nominee, attended Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, an LGBTQ-affirming Iowa congregation.
Sand cited Christianity and scripture, said he voted for Republicans and called parties “poison.”
Zach Lahn, Republican nominee, invested in FirmTech, a wearable sexual-wellness device maker, then divested.
Plymouth hosted drag queen Flamy Grant in May 2025, highlighting its LGBTQ-affirming programming.

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Story summary

Rob Sand, U.S. governor nominee, attended Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, an LGBTQ-affirming Iowa congregation.
Sand cited Christianity and scripture, said he voted for Republicans and called parties “poison.”
Zach Lahn, Republican nominee, invested in FirmTech, a wearable sexual-wellness device maker, then divested.
Plymouth hosted drag queen Flamy Grant in May 2025, highlighting its LGBTQ-affirming programming.