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Side-by-side composite photo shows Rob Sand on the left speaking indoors and Zach Lahn on the right speaking into a microphone.
Sand, Lahn trade attacks on residency, family at first Iowa gubernatorial debate

Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn accused each other of lying about their residency and family wealth Tuesday while answering questions on the state budget and education during the first 2026 Iowa gubernatorial debate.

Image of the Iowa state capitol. In the top-left corner, there is a framed inset portrait of Derek Wulf, a smiling man with a beard wearing a cowboy hat and a dark suit.
Iowa Rep. Derek Wulf tapped to join GOP governor candidate Zach Lahn’s campaign as running mate

Iowa Rep. Derek Wulf, R-Hudson, will be Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn’s running mate in the 2026 election, Lahn’s campaign announced Friday.

Dave Muhlbauer stands smiling in front of a large red barn with a bright white roof. He wears a grey baseball cap and a black hooded sweatshirt featuring a white steer graphic on the chest.
Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer picked as Rob Sand’s gubernatorial running mate

Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer will be Iowa Auditor Rob Sand’s running mate on the Democratic ticket in the 2026 Iowa gubernatorial race, Sand’s campaign announced Monday.

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials
Iowa GOP gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews qualifies for primary ballot
Iowa Senate sends bill limiting lawsuits on greenhouse gas emissions to governor
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds supports U.S. war in Iran, mourns deaths of Iowans killed in strike
Iowa bill would allow denial of educator licenses over posts ‘celebrating’ Kirk death