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(Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is congratulating Governor-elect Rob Sand on his midterm election victory.
Reynolds says she spoke with Sand Wednesday morning and reaffirmed her commitment to a smooth transition of power.
Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn by nearly 150,000 votes in Tuesday's election.
The governor's race was open after Reynolds announced she would not seek a third term.
Governor Kim Reynolds Full Statement:
"Iowans exercised their right to vote yesterday, electing Rob Sand as Iowa’s next governor. I spoke with him this morning to offer my congratulations and express my personal commitment to a strong transition.
Now that the election is over, it’s time to work together so Iowa remains the best state in the nation to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come. My team and I will do our part to ensure the incoming administration is ready for their first day in office. Iowans deserve nothing less."