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Rob Sand, Zach Lahn Iowa governor race fundraising totals 2026

Iowa governor candidates notched huge fundraising hauls, helping to fuel what has become Iowa's most expensive gubernatorial election in state history

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Ames Tribune· Oct 20, 11:22 AMRob Sand, Zach Lahn Iowa governor race fundraising totals 2026

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