Sand, Lahn trade attacks on residency, family at first Iowa gubernatorial debate

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 1,484

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn accused each other of lying about their residency and family wealth Tuesday while answering questions on the state budget and education during the first 2026 Iowa gubernatorial debate.

The debate, hosted by KWQC, was held by at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. It is the first of multiple debates scheduled between Sand and Lahn in the weeks before the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

Moderators presented the two …

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