You and your colleagues are invited to meet the candidates for Iowa Governor. The Partnership, as part of our Candidate Forum Series leading up to the 2026 General Election, is hosting a town hall-style meeting with both gubernatorial candidates.

• Zach Lahn: Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
• Rob Sand: Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 

Space is limited. Please register for the event with Zach Lahn here by Friday, Oct. 9, and register for the event with Rob Sand here by Monday, Oct. 19.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from both candidates in the first open race for Iowa Governor in 20 years. We hope to see you there.

Through the Candidate Forum Series, we host Republican and Democratic candidates running for federal office and governor. Other upcoming confirmed events include:

• Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks,First Congressional District: Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 2 – 3 p.m. Register here by Friday, Sept. 25
• Representative Zach Nunn, Third Congressional District: Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1 – 2 p.m. Register here by Tuesday, Oct. 13.
• We have already hosted Joe Mitchell, Second Congressional District and Chris McGowan, Fourth Congressional District. More will be announced once they are finalized.

All Candidate Forums are open exclusively to Partnership Investors, Affiliate Chambers and Regional Chamber Members.