Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, talks during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
SIOUX CITY — Rob Sand, the 2026 Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, had just one word when asked about the news that President Donald Trump had endorsed Sand's opponent, Republican Zach Lahn, in early July.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, gestures after being asked about legislation shielding pesticide companies from cancer-related lawsuits during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, talks during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, leads attendees in singing "American the Beautiful" during a campaign event in Sioux City Thursday. Singing the song has become a signature element of his events.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, talks during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, gestures after being asked about legislation shielding pesticide companies from cancer-related lawsuits during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, talks during an interview Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Sioux City Distilling Company. Sand will be facing Republican Zach Lahn in November’s general election.
