Rob Sand
Iowa State Auditor · Democratic · Iowa
Rob Sand is Iowa’s two-term State Auditor and a former public-corruption prosecutor, running as the Democratic nominee in Iowa’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Sep 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A government-watchdog auditor with a bipartisan-accountability brand and proven statewide crossover appeal in a Republican-leaning state.
Recent Action
Entered Iowa’s open 2026 gubernatorial race as Gov. Kim Reynolds decided to retire.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs clean-energy investment and conservation, with attention to farm interests.
Healthcare—Supports3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and lowering costs; not single-payer.
Second Amendment—Mixed / Partial3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Balances support for gun rights with targeted safety measures.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with border resources.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion-access protections.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes congressional authorization and diplomacy over unilateral escalation.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.
Built the State Auditor’s office around a "tri-partisan" leadership team and audited officials of both parties, cultivating a bipartisan-accountability reputation.