Summary
Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Randy Feenstra in a poll for the upcoming Iowa governor race. The poll shows a close contest in a state that has supported President Donald Trump in previous elections. The competitive nature of the race is highlighted by factors like tariffs affecting Iowa's farming industry.
Key Facts
- Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running for governor in Iowa and currently leads in a poll.
- Sand is the incumbent state auditor and has won previous elections despite Iowa's conservative lean.
- Randy Feenstra, a Republican and current U.S. Representative, is Sand's opponent in the race.
- The recent poll, conducted by a Democratic-aligned firm, shows Sand with 45% support and Feenstra with 43%.
- Iowa has traditionally been a swing state but has leaned Republican in recent elections, backing Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
- Tariffs impacting Iowa's farming industry could be a key issue affecting voter sentiment.
- Iowa last elected a Democratic governor in 2006, and the Senate race there is also seen as potentially competitive.
