Sand withdraws from Wednesday debate after brother-in-law’s death

Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 10/20/26

Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor, has withdrawn from a debate scheduled for Wednesday with Republican candidate Zach Lahn following the death of his brother-in-law.

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Sand withdraws from Wednesday debate after brother-in-law’s death

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