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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.

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Early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries: Here’s what to know

Early voting kicks off Wednesday, May 13 for the 2026 primary elections in Iowa. Voters can participate on Election Day, June 2, or begin voting early at in-person locations or by mail beginning Wednesday.

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
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