Global Politics Report Editorial
Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways
Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month. Lahn and Sand participated in an hour-long debate hosted by KWQC and held at St. Ambrose…
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Oct. 06, 2026 at 11:22 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill