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Sand pledges veto against more Iowa abortion restrictions

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Rob Sand and Zach Lahn debated Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial race on Oct. 27.
Sand said he would veto any further restrictions on Iowa’s six-week abortion ban.
Lahn pledged full support for conservative culture battles and defended universal ESA scholarship eligibility.
Sand wants to end Medicaid privatization.
Lahn favors privately managed Medicaid with stronger oversight.

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Rob Sand and Zach Lahn debated Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial race on Oct. 27.
Sand said he would veto any further restrictions on Iowa’s six-week abortion ban.
Lahn pledged full support for conservative culture battles and defended universal ESA scholarship eligibility.
Sand wants to end Medicaid privatization.
Lahn favors privately managed Medicaid with stronger oversight.