Rob Sand
Won the 2026 race for Iowa Governor.
Born 1982Lawyer
- Last margin
- +11.0
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
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- Born
- 1982 · Decorah, Iowa
- Education
- University of Iowa College of Law; Brown University
- Occupation
- lawyer
- On the ballot as
- Iowa auditor of state (2019–present)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Sand has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Sand won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa Governor | General | Won | Zach Lahn (R), Write-in (I) | 55.4% | D+11.0 | R+13.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Sand’s races
The 2026 general average had Sand ahead by 7.6; Sand won by 11.0.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 30 polls | D+7.6 | D+11.0 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Sand has run against
- Zach Lahn (R) · 2026 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Sand
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q58756126
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET