EXCLUSIVE — Two of Iowa‘s top Democratic candidates are keeping former Vice President Kamala Harris at arm’s length as the party looks to capitalize on newfound momentum in the red-leaning state.

A campaign spokesperson for Rob Sand, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Iowa, told the Washington Examiner that the campaign does not want an endorsement from Harris, nor does it want her to appear at any campaign rallies or have any involvement with Sand’s campaign. The position marks a stark contrast with 2018, when Harris supported Sand’s successful campaign for Iowa state auditor.

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