Extended interview: Governor-elect Rob Sand on winning over Republican voters and leading Iowa

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Extended interview: Governor-elect Rob Sand on winning over Republican voters and leading Iowa. (2026, November 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-rob-sand-iowa/

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Governor-elect Rob Sand of Iowa spoke to CBS News about his victory and plans as a Democrat in a predominantly Republican state. During an interview prior to Election Day with Lana Zak, Sand emphasized unity by stating, “Right wing, left wing — same bird,” indicating his strategy to bridge partisan divides.

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Rob Sand, a Democrat, won the Iowa governor's race on November 7, 2026, becoming the first Democrat elected to this office since 2006. In an interview with CBS News' Lana Zak before Election Day, Sand discussed his top priorities and strategy for uniting the state despite political divides. He emphasized a bipartisan approach, stating, "Right wing, left wing — same bird," indicating his vision for working across party lines to address the needs of all Iowans.

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