Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Governor candidate Rob Sand says lawmakers should approve data center restrictions in January 2027
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Rob Sand
Democratic. Candidate for Governor, Iowa, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Governor candidate Rob Sand says lawmakers should approve data center restrictions in January 2027 (as reported, September 20, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 5
Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Democratic candidate Rob Sand issued a standalone policy plan laying out his vision for data centers, calling for transparency, union jobs and setback requirements.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Sand stated Iowans have been getting a raw deal from data centers.
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for governor, called for a series of changes including public hearings before a data center project can be approved
Democratic candidate for governor
Rob Sand called for data centers to be responsible for any additional costs in electricity so consumers do not have to pay higher bills
Recorded votes on data center bills 0
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