Rob Sand's Brother-in-Law Death: Iowa Opponent Zach Lahn, Ashley Hinson Respond - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedWalter Lauridsen II, Rob Sand's brother-in-law, was killed in a crash in Iowa on Thursday night.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedZach Lahn responded to Lauridsen's death by calling it a tragedy and saying his and Sand's families were in his prayers.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedAshley Hinson and Zach Nunn also posted statements expressing sympathy for the Sand and Lauridsen families.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe article says several October polls showed Sand leading Lahn, including some by double digits.View evidenceHide evidence

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