Rob Sand
Rob Sand | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Sand in 2026 | |
| Governor-elect of Iowa | |
| Assuming office January 2027 | |
| [[Lieutenant Governor-elect of Iowa|Lieutenant]] | Dave Muhlbauer (elect) |
| Succeeding | Kim Reynolds |
| 33rd Auditor of Iowa | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2019 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Mary Mosiman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Howard Sand August 12, 1982 Decorah, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Christine Lauridsen (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Brown University (BA) University of Iowa (JD) |
| Website | Office websitew Campaign website |
Robert Howard Sand (born August 12, 1982) is an American lawyer and politician who is the Governor-elect of Iowa. He has been the 33rd State Auditor of Iowa since 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Governor of Iowa
In May 2025, Sand announced his candidacy for governor of Iowa in the 2026 gubernatorial election. He became the Democratic Party's nominee after no other Democrats qualified. He ran against Republican businessman and farmer Zach Lahn. In November 2026, Sand was elected governor.
References
- ↑ Tallal, Skylar (2025-05-12). "Iowa Auditor Rob Sand announces 2026 gubernatorial run". KGAN. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ Fingerhut, Hannah (May 12, 2025). "Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for governor". AP News. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ↑ Maricle, Kelly (May 12, 2025). "Rob Sand announces run for Iowa governor". WHO 13. Retrieved May 30, 2025.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Luu, Isabella; Sostaric, Katarina; Gerlock, Grant (May 12, 2025). "Democrat Rob Sand jumps into the race for Iowa governor". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Democrat Rob Sand flips control of the Iowa governorship". NBC News. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
Other websites
Media related to Rob Sand at Wikimedia Commons
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