Rob Sand (D) defeated Zach Lahn (R) in the general election for governor of Iowa Rob Sand (D) defeated Zach Lahn (R) in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Nov 6
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa’s gubernatorial race as party plans rebuild Sand, auditor for state with strong Trump support, defeats Maha-backed Republican Zach Lahn as Democrats win big The Guardian - US · Nov 4
Iowa Governor Candidate Calls for Pulling COVID Vaccine as Fall Shots Remain FDA-Approved Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn called for removing COVID vaccines at a MAHA rally, but updated 2026-2027 shots remain FDA-approved, available and covered under certain conditions. Medical Daily · Nov 2
Betrayed, hurt, but backing Dems anyway Many trans voters said they’re voting for Democrats who don’t fully support them, fearing Republicans will be worse Salon · Oct 29
Republican Candidate Who Pledged to Put 'Families First' Faces a $275,000 Claim From His Parents Derek Wulf's parents allege the Iowa Republican lieutenant governor nominee owes $275,000 in unpaid farmland rent, adding to legal disputes over his farm business. International Business Times UK · Oct 27
Iowa Voters Don't Want Police or Flock Tracking Their Cars. Politicians Are Still Catching Up. Opposition to license plate surveillance is crossing party lines in Iowa, where police departments have built an extensive camera network with limited public oversight. Reason · Oct 24
Trump calls Muslim Senate candidate a ‘jihadist’ as he lashes out at Democrats during Iowa rally IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 23
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #228 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. Ballotpedia · Oct 21
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics The Independent UK · Oct 14
RFK Jr has used expensive military plane to travel the country and support GOP candidates: report ‘He's coming here soon to help us out,’ struggling Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn said before being photographed with the health secretary The Independent UK · Sep 11
Why cancer, not cost of living, may be the biggest issue in Iowa’s midterm elections A broad group of diseases in the agricultural powerhouse is top of mind for the midterm elections The Guardian - US · Aug 16
Eleven states have passed laws related to the Education Freedom Tax Credit this year Welcome to the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jul 28
Sand and Lahn on their visions for Iowa: "better and truer, not redder or bluer" and "the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America" Rob Sand (D) and Zach Lahn (R) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 24
Data Breach Linked 'Family Values' Republican Candidate's Email to Hookup Site; He Denies Creating the Account Iowa Republican candidate Derek Wulf denies creating an account on Adult Friend Finder after his email was found in a data breach. His campaign suggests identity theft as a possible explanation. International Business Times UK · Jul 3
Ballotpedia · Jun 12 Rob Sand (D), Zach Lahn (R), and Nicholas Gluba (L) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026 Rob Sand (D), Zach Lahn (R), and Nicholas Gluba (L) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026.
Roll Call · Jun 4 At the Races: Tricks of the trade Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky
Roll Call · Jun 3 Another one bites the dust South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson was the early favorite in the state’s gubernatorial race, but in the run-up to Tuesday’s primary, a poll found his edge eroding. The four-term Republican wound up finishing third, behind Gov. Larry Rhoden, who filled the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…
AAP · Jun 3 MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump
Latin Times · Jun 3 Trump Suffers First Major 2026 Primary Loss as Conservative Outsider Beats Feenstra in Iowa Trump endorsed Feenstra just four days before the primary, calling the congressman "MAGA all the way" and praising him as a reliable ally
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Trump-endorsed candidate stunned in Iowa as anti-pesticide movement claims major victory The narrow win on Tuesday exposed potential vulnerabilities within Trump's coalition in the deeply conservative state, offering encouragement to Democrats who are optimistic about their chances of flipping the governor's office this year
AAP · Jun 3 Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump
International Business Times · Jun 3 California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties