Katarina Sostaric
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Iowa Public Radio
State Auditor Rob Sand — the only Democrat running for governor — is proposing term limits and cognitive tests for elected officials, along with changes to Iowa’s elections, as part of his plan to promote accountability in the state’s political system.
Isabella Luu
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Iowa Public Radio
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Democrat Rob Sand is trying to connect with Iowa voters through his Christian faith as he campaigns for governor. He weaves religious references into his stump speech as he explains his positions and values, and that has drawn a strong reaction from some Republicans. -
The state of Iowa will pay $600,000 to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former Iowa Department of Public Health Communications Director Polly Carver-Kimm, who claimed she was forced to resign for attempting to comply with Iowa’s open records law. -
State Auditor Rob Sand said he will audit the Des Moines school district because he received a qualifying request from someone in the district. The special audit follows the arrest of former Superintendent Ian Roberts for immigration and gun violations.
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Rob Sand hosted a town hall Wednesday in Waukee, where he touted his distaste for partisan politics and distanced himself from party labels. The event kicked off his 100 Town Hall Tour as part of his campaign for governor in 2026.
