Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand (D) hosted a town hall in Marengo. He discussed the two-party system, his work as state auditor, and his Republican opponent, Zach Lahn. He then took questions from attendees on school choice, working with Republicans, and cancer rates in Iowa. Mr. Sand would face Mr. Lahn in the November 3, 2026, general election, which Inside Elections rated as "Tilt Democrat" and the Cook Political Report rated as "Lean Democrat."