Two Republicans aim to become candidate to flip state auditor seat to GOP control

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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As of the 2022 election cycle, only one statewide elected office is currently held by a Democrat in Iowa – the state auditor’s office. But two Republicans are aiming to flip this seat in 2026, competing in the June 2 primary to become the GOP nominee.

Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, has held the seat since the 2018 election when he defeated incumbent Mary Mosiman, a Republican who now serves as director of the Iowa …

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