Rob Sand Makes Winning Case for a New Direction for Iowa in Second Gubernatorial Debate

SIOUX CITY, IA – Tonight, State Auditor and nominee for governor Rob Sand once again showed Iowans why he is the right choice to serve as Iowa’s next governor. While Zach Lahn dodged questions about his running mate’s criminal charges, Rob stayed laser-focused on the issues that matter to Iowans. He laid out his plans to lower costs for hardworking families, strengthen public education, balance our budget, and restore accountability to state government. 

Deputy Campaign Manager Emma O’Brien released the following statement:

“Tonight on the debate stage, Rob Sand showed Iowans that he’s ready to be our next governor on day one. Rob laid out a clear vision to lower costs, strengthen public education, and make Iowa’s state government accountable to the people it serves. Iowans deserve better than a paid political operative who treats Iowa like a flyover state as their next governor with a scandal-ridden running mate. With less than three weeks until Election Day, the contrast couldn’t be clearer: Rob is ready to move Iowa forward, while Lahn offers more excuses than answers for Iowans.”

Iowans know and trust Rob Sand after his seven years as Iowa’s Chief Public Corruption prosecutor and two terms as State Auditor. They also know him because he shows up in their communities every year. Rob just wrapped up his 2026 100 Town Hall Tour and has held 900 public town halls in all 99 Iowa counties throughout his career. Rob Sand has spent years listening directly to Iowans in their communities and understanding the challenges they face. He has turned those conversations into seven comprehensive policy plans that lay out a clear vision to move Iowa forward and demonstrate that he is ready to lead on day one. Rob Sand is a public servant, not a politician, and after years of showing up, listening, and delivering for Iowans, they know exactly who he is and what he stands for.