October 28, 2026

Iowa governor candidates clash over abortion, school choice and oversight

Sand said he would veto further abortion restrictions and culturally divisive bills; Lahn backed conservative culture-war policies and opposed new gun restrictions.
Sand called for audits and income limits on Iowa’s Education Savings Account program, while Lahn defended school choice and favored third-party audits.
Both candidates said data centers should pay their fair share, including for infrastructure costs.

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