Rob Sand Makes Winning Case to Move Iowa Forward in Final Gubernatorial Debate

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Tonight, State Auditor and nominee for governor Rob Sand closed out the final gubernatorial debate making a winning case for a new direction for Iowa. 

With just one week until Election Day, Rob laid out his plans to lower costs for hardworking families, strengthen public education, tackle Iowa’s cancer crisis, and restore accountability to state government. 

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

“Tonight, Rob Sand proved once again why he is the only choice to lead Iowa in a new direction. While Zach Lahn has spent all three debates offering more of the same failed policies that have left Iowa behind, Rob focused on what matters most to Iowans: lowering costs for hardworking families, strengthening our public schools, tackling Iowa’s cancer crisis, and making state government work for the people again,” said Deputy Campaign Manager Emma O’Brien. “With just one week until Election Day, Iowans are ready to turn the page on a decade of one-party control and elect Rob Sand as their next governor for an Iowa that isn’t redder or bluer, but better and truer.”

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.