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Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is running for Governor of Iowa.
The only statewide-elected Democrat made the announcement on Monday morning.
He joins Republican Brad Sherman and Democrat Paul Dahl as the candidates so far in the 2026 race.
In a statement announcing his campaign, Sand said:
For years, Iowa families and communities have continued to fall further behind because our elected leaders aren’t focused on the issues that matter most. I’ve spent my career fighting for Iowans – locking up corrupt public officials, violent criminals, scammers, and thieves, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, and holding members of both parties accountable. Now, I’m taking my fight to the governor’s office to serve all Iowans by lowering costs, continuing to make government accountable to taxpayers, and working with both parties to create more opportunities to help Iowa families not just get by, but thrive and live healthy lives. In Iowa, we know it’s not about right versus left, but right versus wrong, and as governor, I will always do what’s right for Iowans.
Sand was first elected as State Auditor in 2018, and was re-elected in 2022.
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