Democrat Rob Sand Wins Iowa Governor's Race, Ending GOP Control Since 2011

Democrat Rob Sand Wins Iowa Governor's Race, Ending GOP Control Since 2011

Democrat Rob Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor's race, ending Republican control of the office held since 2011. The Associated Press called the race for Sand on Tuesday, November 3, with 86% of votes counted. Sand will succeed Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who did not seek another term.

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