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Rob Sand leads Iowa governor race by 52%

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Democrat Rob Sand leads the Iowa governor race with a 52% poll lead over Republican Zach Lahn.
Sand and Lahn have raised a combined $81 million, the most expensive Iowa gubernatorial contest ever.
In the July 15-October 14 period, Sand raised $16.3 million while Lahn raised $16.9 million.
Sand’s campaign reports $5.35 million cash on hand, far exceeding Lahn’s roughly $400,000.
The Democratic Governors Association gave Sand $8 million this year and $5.5 million in the latest period.

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U.S. Democrat Rob Sand leads the Iowa governor race with a 52% poll lead over Republican Zach Lahn.
Sand and Lahn have raised a combined $81 million, the most expensive Iowa gubernatorial contest ever.
In the July 15-October 14 period, Sand raised $16.3 million while Lahn raised $16.9 million.
Sand’s campaign reports $5.35 million cash on hand, far exceeding Lahn’s roughly $400,000.
The Democratic Governors Association gave Sand $8 million this year and $5.5 million in the latest period.