Iowa Governor 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Iowa Secretary of State's list (opens in a new tab). The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (Iowa Secretary of State) (Last Updated 8/14/2026 12:25 PM).
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In their own words
Where does Zach Lahn stand on data centers?
Of 5 statements on the record, 4 raised concerns about data centers and 1 carries no label.
Statements 5 statements
· paraphrased
Zach Lahn called for no tax incentives for data centers.
Zach Lahn, Republican nominee for governor from Belle Plaine, told business leaders that he wants a temporary moratorium on data center projects in Iowa
Democratic candidate Rob Sand issued a standalone policy plan laying out his vision for data centers, calling for transparency, union jobs and setback requirements.
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