Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa’s gubernatorial race as party plans rebuild
Summary
The Associated Press projects that Democrat Rob Sand has won Iowa’s governor’s race, defeating Republican Zach Lahn. Sand, Iowa’s state auditor, would be the first Democrat to win the governorship since 2006, as Democrats seek to rebuild their standing in a state where Republicans have dominated in recent years.Key Facts
- Sand is Iowa’s state auditor and the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in the state.
- Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn, a political newcomer.
- Lahn won the Republican primary over a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump.
- Sand is 44 and was born in Iowa.
- Sand campaigned as a unifying candidate and called for Iowa to return to a “common sense” approach.
- Sand said Iowa’s decade of one-party control had contributed to the state’s current political situation.
- Iowa has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006.
- Iowa Democrats accused Lahn of spending much of his time in Kansas; a New York Times report said he had his 2024 general-election ballot mailed there.
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