GOP gubernatorial candidates debate legal immigration, cancer prevention

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 1,207

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

As Republicans running for Iowa governor took the stage for another debate, the candidates honed in on policy differences regarding issues like legal immigration and addressing Iowa’s high cancer rates.

Four of the five GOP gubernatorial candidates — farmer and businessman Zach Lahn, former Iowa Department of Administrative Services director Adam Steen, state Rep. Eddie Andrews and former state lawmaker Brad Sherman — participated in the event, recorded Saturday and aired Tuesday.

…

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us