Rob Sand vs. Zach Lahn: Latest Polls as Iowa Governor Candidates Debate
Summary
Democratic candidate Rob Sand is leading Republican Zach Lahn in polls for the Iowa governor race ahead of their first debate. Recent polling and prediction markets show Sand as the favorite to win, which would be a significant shift in a state that has recently leaned strongly Republican.Key Facts
- Rob Sand, the Democratic State Auditor, currently leads in public polls against Republican Zach Lahn.
- A New York Times/Siena poll showed Sand ahead by 11 points (52% to 41%) among likely voters.
- A Fox News poll also showed Sand leading by 9 points (53% to 44%).
- Polls from Marist and other sources show Sand with a similar or larger lead.
- Iowa has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006.
- President Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in the 2024 presidential election.
- Prediction markets estimate an 85-89% chance Sand will win the governor’s race.
- The election will decide who takes over from retiring Republican Governor Kim Reynolds.
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