Governor · Iowa

Incumbent: Kim Reynolds (Republican) · Incumbent retiring
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: Lahn vs. Sand

Lahn
SandNo public position found
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Medicaid work requirements
Lahn
I think the people of Iowa just understand, look, if you're an able-bodied adult, that can seek work, you should be seeking work
Original: Iowa Capital Dispatch, Oct 27, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Final Iowa governor debate, KCRG/The Gazette, Oct 27, 2026.
Sand
I want able-bodied people to be working, but I want to make sure that what the government is doing is putting in a work requirement and not a paperwork requirement
Original: Iowa Capital Dispatch, Oct 27, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Final Iowa governor debate, KCRG/The Gazette, Oct 27, 2026.
Mental health care
LahnNo public position foundSand
If you're one of the families that struggle to find a bed for people, we're there with you
Original: Iowa Capital Dispatch, Oct 27, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Final Iowa governor debate, KCRG/The Gazette, Oct 27, 2026.
Medicaid privatization
Lahn
I think there's better oversight that we can have with this, but I do not believe the people of Iowa want the government running their healthcare
Original: Iowa Capital Dispatch, Oct 27, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
Final Iowa governor debate, KCRG/The Gazette, Oct 27, 2026.
SandNo public position found

No congressional voting record for: Zach Lahn, Rob Sand. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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