Full house (probably at least 300 people) for @robsandia.bsky.social’s rally in Des Moines with Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social. #IAGov
June 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Full house (probably at least 300 people) for @robsandia.bsky.social’s rally in Des Moines with Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social. #IAGov
The four IA specials this year have been in eastern Iowa and western Iowa; rural Iowa and urban Iowa; Dem districts and Republican districts.
And they've all seen very similar overperformances: 22, 24, 25 & 26 points. This is not good news for the GOP's hopes of holding #IAGov & #IASen.
And they've all seen very similar overperformances: 22, 24, 25 & 26 points. This is not good news for the GOP's hopes of holding #IAGov & #IASen.
August 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I continue to believe that something is brewing in Iowa in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.
Democratic candidate for #IAGov Rob Sand is turning out huge rural crowds *15 months* out from the election.
A #Sandstorm, indeed!
@robsandia.bsky.social
Democratic candidate for #IAGov Rob Sand is turning out huge rural crowds *15 months* out from the election.
A #Sandstorm, indeed!
@robsandia.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I continue to believe that something is brewing in Iowa in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.
Democratic candidate for #IAGov Rob Sand is turning out huge rural crowds *15 months* out from the election.
A #Sandstorm, indeed!
@robsandia.bsky.social
Democratic candidate for #IAGov Rob Sand is turning out huge rural crowds *15 months* out from the election.
A #Sandstorm, indeed!
@robsandia.bsky.social
June 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The Democratic ticket is set in Iowa, a state filled with toss-up elections…and great Democratic candidates.
#IAGov - Rob Sand
#IASen - Josh Turek
#IA01 - Christina Bohannan
#IA02 - Lindsay James
#IA03 - Sarah Trone Garriott
#IAAG - Nate Willems
#IASOS - Ryan Peterman
Make it happen, Iowa Dems.
#IAGov - Rob Sand
#IASen - Josh Turek
#IA01 - Christina Bohannan
#IA02 - Lindsay James
#IA03 - Sarah Trone Garriott
#IAAG - Nate Willems
#IASOS - Ryan Peterman
Make it happen, Iowa Dems.
June 3, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Feenstra was the worst front-runner candidate I've ever seen.
I'm at the Zach Lahn event in WDM where the nominee is expected to speak to supporters soon. #IAGov
I'm at the Zach Lahn event in WDM where the nominee is expected to speak to supporters soon. #IAGov
June 3, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Feenstra was the worst front-runner candidate I've ever seen.
I'm at the Zach Lahn event in WDM where the nominee is expected to speak to supporters soon. #IAGov
I'm at the Zach Lahn event in WDM where the nominee is expected to speak to supporters soon. #IAGov
Congratulations to ECU-endorsed @robsandia.bsky.social for officially securing the Democratic nomination for #IAGov. He’s deeply committed to public service and putting Iowa families first—not special interests. We look forward to helping him win in November.
June 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Congratulations to ECU-endorsed @robsandia.bsky.social for officially securing the Democratic nomination for #IAGov. He’s deeply committed to public service and putting Iowa families first—not special interests. We look forward to helping him win in November.
#IAGov Democratic nominee Rob Sand announces a record-breaking fundraising haul for his campaign with nearly $10M raised.
I’m telling y’all, do NOT sleep on Iowa this year.
@robsandia.bsky.social
I’m telling y’all, do NOT sleep on Iowa this year.
@robsandia.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#IAGov Democratic nominee Rob Sand announces a record-breaking fundraising haul for his campaign with nearly $10M raised.
I’m telling y’all, do NOT sleep on Iowa this year.
@robsandia.bsky.social
I’m telling y’all, do NOT sleep on Iowa this year.
@robsandia.bsky.social
🌽🌽🌽🌽
New Marist poll of Iowa Senate:
#IASen
Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
#IAGov
Sand 54%
Lahn 42%
Trump approval 41%
maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2026-m...
New Marist poll of Iowa Senate:
#IASen
Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
#IAGov
Sand 54%
Lahn 42%
Trump approval 41%
maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2026-m...
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September 22, 2026 at 4:16 AM
🌽🌽🌽🌽
New Marist poll of Iowa Senate:
#IASen
Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
#IAGov
Sand 54%
Lahn 42%
Trump approval 41%
maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2026-m...
New Marist poll of Iowa Senate:
#IASen
Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
#IAGov
Sand 54%
Lahn 42%
Trump approval 41%
maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2026-m...
Not a headline many folks are used to seeing about a Dem candidate. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, a bow hunter, shot a deer and donated the meat to a local food bank. Sand is running for #IAGov.
cbs2iowa.com/news/local/g...
cbs2iowa.com/news/local/g...
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Not a headline many folks are used to seeing about a Dem candidate. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, a bow hunter, shot a deer and donated the meat to a local food bank. Sand is running for #IAGov.
cbs2iowa.com/news/local/g...
cbs2iowa.com/news/local/g...
After learning he would remain on the GOP primary ballot as a candidate for Iowa governor, State Representative Eddie Andrews told reporters that representatives of Adam Steen's campaign warned him they would challenge his signatures if he didn't get on team Steen. #IAGov #IAGOP
March 25, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Reader asked who might replace Derek Wulf on the GOP ticket.
It's too late to replace him on the ticket. He would have needed to withdraw in August for the GOP to call a special convention to replace him. #IAGov
It's too late to replace him on the ticket. He would have needed to withdraw in August for the GOP to call a special convention to replace him. #IAGov
Great reporting by Tyler Jett for the Des Moines Register.
Among other things, he confirmed the existence of a criminal investigation "which remains active," related to Derek Wulf's livestock transactions.
Also interviewed some plaintiffs who have sued Wulf.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Among other things, he confirmed the existence of a criminal investigation "which remains active," related to Derek Wulf's livestock transactions.
Also interviewed some plaintiffs who have sued Wulf.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Lenders, farmers accuse Lt. Gov candidate Derek Wulf of theft, fraud
"That's not your typical farmer," said Chad Zoske, an Eldora contract grower who accused Wulf of failing to pay $60,000 and ignoring him for months.
www.desmoinesregister.com
September 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Reader asked who might replace Derek Wulf on the GOP ticket.
It's too late to replace him on the ticket. He would have needed to withdraw in August for the GOP to call a special convention to replace him. #IAGov
It's too late to replace him on the ticket. He would have needed to withdraw in August for the GOP to call a special convention to replace him. #IAGov
Since Randy Feenstra doesn't want to debate the other Republicans running for governor, I asked @robsandia.bsky.social how many times he'd like to debate his GOP opponent. #Iowa #IAGov
April 20, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Since Randy Feenstra doesn't want to debate the other Republicans running for governor, I asked @robsandia.bsky.social how many times he'd like to debate his GOP opponent. #Iowa #IAGov
Brutal, from @robsandia.bsky.social at last night's rally: highlighting the time Zach Lahn spends in Kansas and quoting from Lahn's own pre-primary ad, "Iowa jobs are for Iowans."
#IAGov
#IAGov
June 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Brutal, from @robsandia.bsky.social at last night's rally: highlighting the time Zach Lahn spends in Kansas and quoting from Lahn's own pre-primary ad, "Iowa jobs are for Iowans."
#IAGov
#IAGov
Rob Sand wants Iowa to consider importing prescription drugs from Canada to lower costs. Your thoughts?
#IAGov @robsandia.bsky.social
#IAGov @robsandia.bsky.social
September 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Rob Sand wants Iowa to consider importing prescription drugs from Canada to lower costs. Your thoughts?
#IAGov @robsandia.bsky.social
#IAGov @robsandia.bsky.social
Doesn't look like we'll see a convention to resolve the #IAGov GOP nomination (only happens if no one clears 35%), but this one is tight as a tick!
June 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Doesn't look like we'll see a convention to resolve the #IAGov GOP nomination (only happens if no one clears 35%), but this one is tight as a tick!
Talked to Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social about four Libertarian candidates qualifying for Iowa’s general election ballot and why it matters. #IASen #IAGov #IA02 #IA03
June 6, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Talked to Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social about four Libertarian candidates qualifying for Iowa’s general election ballot and why it matters. #IASen #IAGov #IA02 #IA03
TFW you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. One more read through. #iagov #iapolitics
January 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
TFW you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. One more read through. #iagov #iapolitics
Iowa Democrats are averaging a 24-point overperformance in Special Elections this year.
In 2024, Iowa Republicans won...
#IA01 by .2 points
#IA02 by 16 points
#IA03 by 4 points
Throw in what could be close races for #IAGov and #IASen AND I AM TELLING YOU, DO NOT SLEEP ON IOWA IN 2026.
In 2024, Iowa Republicans won...
#IA01 by .2 points
#IA02 by 16 points
#IA03 by 4 points
Throw in what could be close races for #IAGov and #IASen AND I AM TELLING YOU, DO NOT SLEEP ON IOWA IN 2026.
August 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
COOK POLITICAL: “.. Sand’s impressive electoral track record, coupled with the open seat and potential for a divisive GOP primary, means this race will be considerably more competitive than Reynolds’ 2022 cakewalk.”
@cookpolitical.com #IAgov
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/gov...
@cookpolitical.com #IAgov
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/gov...
Sand Entrance Kicks Iowa Governor Into Lean Republican Column
Democratic Auditor Rob Sand threw his hat in the ring for Iowa governor on Monday, elevating a Republican-held seat to a new competitive tier. Sand, 42, is the lone Democrat holding statewide office i...
www.cookpolitical.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
COOK POLITICAL: “.. Sand’s impressive electoral track record, coupled with the open seat and potential for a divisive GOP primary, means this race will be considerably more competitive than Reynolds’ 2022 cakewalk.”
@cookpolitical.com #IAgov
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/gov...
@cookpolitical.com #IAgov
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/gov...
Before yesterday's town hall in Carlisle, I asked Rob Sand @robsandia.bsky.social whether he plans to release his tax returns.
(Candidates for Iowa governor have usually done so in the past)
#IAGov
(Candidates for Iowa governor have usually done so in the past)
#IAGov
July 29, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Before yesterday's town hall in Carlisle, I asked Rob Sand @robsandia.bsky.social whether he plans to release his tax returns.
(Candidates for Iowa governor have usually done so in the past)
#IAGov
(Candidates for Iowa governor have usually done so in the past)
#IAGov