Democrats gain ground in Iowa governor’s race
Summary
The Iowa governor's race is becoming very competitive as Democrat Rob Sand tries to replace the retiring Republican Governor Kim Reynolds. The Cook Political Report recently changed the race status to a "toss-up," meaning it could go to either party.Key Facts
- The current governor, Kim Reynolds, is a Republican and is retiring.
- Rob Sand is the Democratic candidate running to become the next governor.
- If Sand wins, it will be Iowa’s first Democratic governor in almost 20 years.
- The Cook Political Report moved the race from favoring Republicans to a toss-up.
- A "toss-up" means both parties have a similar chance of winning.
- The change shows the race is closer and more competitive than expected.
- The election will decide which party controls the Iowa governor’s office next term.
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