Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand held a town hall in Pella, where he called for age limits, term limits, and a ban on stock trading by those who hold office. His remarks were followed by questions from voters who asked about private school vouchers, artificial intelligence regulations, healthcare, and affordable housing. Mr. Sand also spoke about his opponent, Republican Zach Lahn, and pushed against claims Mr. Lahn made that "Marxists" had overtaken Iowa's school curriculums. Mr. Sand would face Mr. Lahn in the November 3, 2026, general election, which the Cook Political Report rated "Leans Democratic" and Inside Elections rated "Tilt Democratic."