Who won the Iowa Governor election 2026?
Rob Sand (Democratic) won the 2026 Iowa Governor election with 55.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Sand ✓ Winner | Democratic | 757,489 | 55.5% |
| Zach Lahn | Republican | 607,575 | 44.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Iowa state election office.