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Rob Sand picks western Iowa county supervisor as running mate

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Rob Sand picks western Iowa county supervisor as running mate.Rob Sand has named his running mate.The Democratic candidate for Iowa governor announced on Monday that Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer is joining his campaign as lieutenant governor candidate.Video above: Why new election forecasts have the political world watching Iowa Muhlbauer is a native Iowan and fifth-generation family farmer and cattleman, according to a news release."Dave Muhlbauer represents the best of our state: hard-working, honest, and always willing to help out.I’m proud to have him on Team Sand,” Sand said in the release.“Dave has a track record of working with everyone to deliver for western Iowa and knows it’s time to rotate the crops in state government.He’ll be a great partner on the trail and an even better lieutenant governor for the people of Iowa.”Sand will face Zach Lahn in the governor's race after Lahn won the Republican primary last week.Lahn has not yet announced his running mate.“When there’s work on the farm to be done or your neighbor needs help bailing hay, you don’t ask who they voted for.You put on your boots and lend a hand.Rob understands that, and that’s why I’m proud to be part of Team Sand,” Muhlbauer said in the release.“This campaign is about public service, not politics – something I learned from my dad and grandpa when they served our community.I am honored to be Rob’s partner in this race, and I cannot wait to meet voters all across our state to talk about making Iowa not redder or bluer, but better and truer.”FULL IOWA PRIMARY RESULTSUS SENATE | US HOUSE | STATE OFFICES | LEGISLATUREPOLK COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY DES MOINES, Iowa — Rob Sand has named his running mate.The Democratic candidate for Iowa governor announced on Monday that Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer is joining his campaign as lieutenant governor candidate.Video above: Why new election forecasts have the political world watching Iowa Muhlbauer is a native Iowan and fifth-generation family farmer and cattleman, according to a news release."Dave Muhlbauer represents the best of our state: hard-working, honest, and always willing to help out.I’m proud to have him on Team Sand,” Sand said in the release.“Dave has a track record of working with everyone to deliver for western Iowa and knows it’s time to rotate the crops in state government.He’ll be a great partner on the trail and an even better lieutenant governor for the people of Iowa.” Sand will face Zach Lahn in the governor's race after Lahn won the Republican primary last week.Lahn has not yet announced his running mate.“When there’s work on the farm to be done or your neighbor needs help bailing hay, you don’t ask who they voted for.You put on your boots and lend a hand.Rob understands that, and that’s why I’m proud to be part of Team Sand,” Muhlbauer said in the release.“This campaign is about public service, not politics – something I learned from my dad and grandpa when they served our community.I am honored to be Rob’s partner in this race, and I cannot wait to meet voters all across our state to talk about making Iowa not redder or bluer, but better and truer.” FULL IOWA PRIMARY RESULTS US SENATE | US HOUSE | STATE OFFICES | LEGISLATURE POLK COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY