Rob Sand
IAWhat the Signal reads
Likely D
Sand is the Democratic nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Likely D. The market has Sand at 88¢ against Lahn's 13¢, up 24¢ since July 31. The polling average has Sand ahead by 8.7 points, and Sand leads 1.4 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Sand · Democratic contract
88.0¢
▲ 24.0¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Democrat holds the seat, not on Rob Sand by name.
1,670,368 traded · 1,204,312 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Sand v Lahn
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Iowa GovernorPolling average
D+8.7
Average of 7 pollsters, September 16 to October 6.
Prior result
R+18.5
2022 general election, won by Kim Reynolds.
Fundraising
1.4 to 1
Raised, through July 14.