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Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the office November 3, 202611:16 PM ET

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Sheila Brummer

Democrat Rob Sand, seen here speaking to the media after a debate last month, has won election for Iowa governor. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand defeated Republican businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa's race for governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press.