Democrat Rob Sand won the Iowa governor's election

Updated 2026-11-07 · told from many outlets at once

Rob Sand won the Iowa governor race in 2024, defeating Zach Lahn. The election result shows a significant victory for Sand over Lahn. NBC News projects Sand will become Iowa's next governor.

Mr. Trump won Iowa by over 13 points in 2024.
Sand defeated Zach Lahn in the election.
NBC News projects State Auditor Rob Sand will be the next governor of Iowa.

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