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Iowa Press Debates: Governor (Rob Sand & Zach Lahn)

October 21 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hear directly from the candidates running to be Iowa’s next governor.

Iowa PBS will host a 90-minute live debate featuring Rob Sand (D–Des Moines) and Zach Lahn (R–Belle Plaine). The candidates will answer questions from Iowa reporters and discuss their priorities and vision for the state.

The debate will be moderated by Iowa Press host Kay Henderson.

Wednesday, October 21
7:00 p.m.

The debate will air live statewide on Iowa PBS and can also be streamed online through Iowa PBS and YouTube.

Watch live on Iowa PBS

Date & Time:

October 21, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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