DES MOINES, Iowa —± State Treasurer Rob Sand, the only Iowa Democrat currently serving in statewide office, announced a bid Monday for the open governor's race in an effort to break up a long streak of Republican leadership in the state.
Rob Sand, Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder, announces 2026 bid for governor
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State Auditor Rob Sand, the only elected Democrat statewide, has not announced a run for governor but has announced $8 million in campaign contributions, most of which came from his or his extended family's pockets.
Open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats
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