CAMPAIGN ALMANAC Pro-democracy organization endorses Democrats Rob Sand, Josh Turek Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau May 22, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A national pro-democracy organization has endorsed Rob Sand in Iowa’s governor’s race and Josh Turek in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.kAms676?5 %96 '@E6 2??@F?465 E96 6?5@CD6>6?ED (65?6D52J[ 4:E:?8 3@E9 42?5:52E6D’ C64@C5D @? 8@G6C?>6?E 244@F?E23:=:EJ[ G@E:?8 C:89ED 2?5 DFAA@CE 7@C H@C<:?8 72>:=:6D]k^AmkAmx? 6?5@CD:?8 $2?5 7@C 8@G6C?@C[ s676?5 %96 '@E6 tI64FE:G6 s:C64E@C qC:2? {6>6< AC2:D65 E96 s6>@4C2E:4 DE2E6 2F5:E@C 2D 2? “:?56A6?56?E H2E495@8” 7@4FD65 @? EC2?DA2C6?4J 2?5 C@@E:?8 @FE 4@CCFAE:@?]k^Am kAm$2?5 D2:5 x@H2?D 2C6 D66<:?8 “2 ?6H 5:C64E:@?” 27E6C J62CD @7 @?6\A2CEJ 4@?EC@= :? DE2E6 8@G6C?>6?E] $2?5’D 42>A2:8? D2:5 96 H@F=5 4@?E:?F6 AFD9:?8 7@C @G6CD:89E C67@C>D[ AC@E64E:@?D 7@C G@E:?8 C:89ED 2?5 A@=:4:6D 2:>65 2E =@H6C:?8 4@DED 7@C H@C<:?8 72>:=:6D]k^Am People are also reading… A personal best for Wagoner, Clarinda, Shenandoah compete in 7 events to open state track Surgeon accused of ‘perverted’ conduct faces charges from Iowa licensing board Clarinda Boys Golf wins district championship, qualifies for state tournament Essex softball opens with run-rule road win Shenandoah Boys Golf reaches first state tournament in 9 years State Track and Field Scoreboard/Photos - Day 1 Clarinda girls golf to regional final, 2 Shenandoah athletes also advance Shenandoah's Graham putting final touches on historic career Shenandoah Tennis sweeps district championships, sends 5 to state tournament Sidney to share baseball with East Mills, football, wrestling with Hamburg Clarinda wins home sectional on home course, advances to districts Clarinda track and field qualifies 18 events for state, big goals for Des Moines Essex's Sholes qualifies for state high jump Clarinda's Rasmussen, Weinreich finish 1-2, qualify for state golf Strong season ends in substate final for Clarinda Boys Tennis kAm%96 @C82?:K2E:@? 2=D@ 9:89=:89E65 %FC6<’D DFAA@CE 7@C G@E:?8\C:89ED =68:D=2E:@? 2?5 677@CED E@ 492==6?86 4@CA@C2E6 :?7=F6?46 :? A@=:E:4D] w:D 42>A2:8? D2:5 %FC6< DFAA@CED >62DFC6D :?4=F5:?8 E96 uC665@> E@ '@E6 p4E 2?5 E96 y@9? #] {6H:D '@E:?8 #:89ED p5G2?46>6?E p4E[ H9:=6 6>A92D:K:?8 9:D C67FD2= E@ 2446AE 4@CA@C2E6 !pr >@?6J]k^Am kAm$2?5 :D E96 @?=J s6>@4C2E CF??:?8 :? E96 4@?E6DE 7@C 8@G6C?@C] u:G6 #6AF3=:42?D 2C6 D66<:?8 E96:C A2CEJ’D ?@>:?2E:@?]k^Am 0 Comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Warren tells Iowa Democrats that ‘we need you’ in fight for Senate control Elizabeth Warren joined Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls in Des Moines, saying Iowa could decide Senate control in the 2026 election. Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices discuss immigration and workforce policy The Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices program aims to foster thoughtful civic dialogue across communities through meaningful, resp… Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday … US House passes year-round sales of E15, but fate uncertain in Senate Federal legislation to allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round passed the U.S. House on Wednesday night. State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday … Watch Now: Related Video Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode Trump IRS Settlement Sparks Concerns Over Future Tax Audits Trump IRS Settlement Sparks Concerns Over Future Tax Audits Police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue over Trump compensation fund Police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue over Trump compensation fund
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Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices discuss immigration and workforce policy The Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices program aims to foster thoughtful civic dialogue across communities through meaningful, resp…
Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday …
US House passes year-round sales of E15, but fate uncertain in Senate Federal legislation to allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round passed the U.S. House on Wednesday night.
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