Rob Sand
DEMOCRATIC
Iowa Auditor of State (D)
2019 – Present

2026 Iowa Governor Forecast

2026 Governor

Zach Lahn
REPUBLICAN
Businessman

2026 Iowa Governor Forecast

Year
2026
Race
Governor
State
Iowa
Democratic candidate
Rob Sand
Republican candidate
Zach Lahn
Incumbent / open seat
Open Seat
Forecast rating
Tilt R
Projected vote
49.4% D / 50.6% R
Projected margin
R +1.2
Forecast odds
44.8% D / 55.2% R
Forecast last updated
12:00 AM on June 20, 2026

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