ANKENY – Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand spoke with farmers and former Iowa governor and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Wednesday about his plans to support Iowa’s rural and agricultural economies.  Vilsack said he was “excited” by Sand’s “innovative” approach that aims to make farms, rather than farmers, work harder.  “It’s very […]

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn said Tuesday that Iowa’s cancer crisis was one the reasons he entered the race and said regardless of party, it’s a problem that has to be solved.  Lahn spoke in Urbandale with cancer survivors and volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network as part of the organization’s “coffee […]

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand called for his opponents and his own supporters to be “respectful” Saturday as the race for Iowa governor heats up. When Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor in 2026, visited the state fair on Thursday, he was followed and booed by activists with the conservative organization Turning Point USA. Speaking […]

Zach Lahn told Iowa State fairgoers that “truth is on the ballot” in the 2026 gubernatorial election as he runs against Iowa Auditor Rob Sand. Lahn, a farmer, businessman and the GOP nominee for Iowa governor, delivered remarks Friday at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox. He said there’s been a “big difference” between the […]

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand released policy priorities Wednesday to support Iowa farm and rural economies. Part of Sand’s priorities included raising the state minimum wage to $12 an hour, ending Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program and investing in programs to diversify the family farm.  Sand, in a statement announcing his “Opportunities for All” plan, said […]

BRITT — Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn defended his Medicaid stance Saturday at the Hancock County Fair in Britt, expressing a need to continue Gov. Kim Reynolds’ healthcare policy. Lahn said delivering healthcare through the private sector with government oversight is “bipartisan,” saying 42 states including Iowa use managed care organizations, including many Democratic states. […]

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said he would support increasing pediatric cancer research funding, raising taxes on tobacco and nicotine products and ensuring access to cancer-preventing vaccines — but warned advocates Tuesday these actions will require GOP support. Sand, a Democrat who currently serves as Iowa state auditor, met with organizers and volunteers with the American […]

FORT DODGE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge. Sand, who currently serves as state auditor, said he is “not satisfied” with Iowa’s efforts to address water quality. He  advocated for a data-driven […]