Candidate for Iowa State Senate - District 1 in 2018 Iowa 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI am opposed to abortion and will fight to end government funding to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood. Learn more
Life begins at conception and deserves fundamental, constitutional protection. Learn more
I will fight to protect traditional family values and pray for a cultural and spiritual revival to help restore our focus on faith, family, and community. Learn more
I will fight hard to protect your constitutional liberties including your religious liberty, the freedom of speech, and the right to keep and bear arms. Learn more
As your state senator, I will fight to protect, support, and honor those who have served in uniform. Learn more
I will also support efforts to ensure young family farmers have opportunities to enter and remain in agriculture to support their families and communities. Learn more
will fight to ensure Iowa remains a world leader in agricultural production and has ready access to new and existing markets. Learn more
As your state senator, I will fight hard for farmers and all sectors of agriculture from grain to livestock to poultry to renewable energy. Learn more
I will also fight to reduce burdensome regulations that hurt businesses and stifle economic growth. Learn more
Finally, I support vibrant and innovative approaches to workforce development training that allow individuals to enroll in vocational and technical schools and community colleges to fill immediate employment needs in our local communities. Learn more
I will support policies that provide sufficient funding for education to allow Iowa’s students to continue to receive a high quality education. Learn more
As your state senator, I will carefully look at the education budget every year to ensure we are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Learn more
As your state senator, I will continue to support policies that prioritize Iowa’s educational system to provide Iowans with the highest quality education anywhere—from kindergarten to college to workforce development. Learn more
I support school choice to allow parents to make the best decision for their children’s education and future—whether public, private, or homeschooling. Learn more
I support policies that give school districts more flexibility to spend money as they see fit, rather than a purely top-down approach from Des Moines. Learn more
As your state senator, I will fight to protect our valuable environment and natural resources. Learn more
I believe that progressive agriculture and a vibrant environmental policy are not mutually exclusive and can co-exist in harmony. Learn more
As your state senator, I will fight to protect the Rule of Law. Learn more
I will fight hard to hold government agencies accountable for every dollar they spend and every decision they make that negatively impacts your life. Learn more
I support term limits for all three branches of government to promote greater accountability to the people. Learn more
I will fight for your Second Amendment rights. Learn more
I will also support efforts to promote training and gun safety to ensure those that want to lawfully use firearms can do so safely and enjoyably. Learn more
I will support policies to protect your right to purchase, carry, transport, collect, and use firearms for self-defense, hunting, recreation, and any other lawful purpose. Learn more
As your state senator, I will engage with stakeholders—including patients, providers, facilities, and insurers—to ensure we’re developing sound patient-centered, market-driven health care policy. Learn more
I support vigorous oversight and accountability of any entity receiving state funds, including private organizations like the MCOs, to ensure they are fulfilling their end of the bargain. Learn more
I support the full, 100% repeal of Obamacare at the federal level. Learn more
I am also opposed to euthanasia and physician assisted suicide which puts us on a slippery slope towards a culture of death rather than a respect for life. Learn more
I will support policies to help attract, incentivize, and retain highly-trained health care professionals to ensure our rural communities have ready access to high quality health care professionals, facilities, and services. Learn more
I will also fight hard to cut out any waste, fraud, abuse, and duplication in state spending. Learn more
I also support an honest, transparent, and balanced budget process. Learn more
I support tax reform that will put more money in your pocket, help grow the economy, and make Iowa more competitive and attractive for businesses and families. Learn more
As your state senator, I will fight to lower taxes and spending. Learn more
We do not need to raise taxes to spend more—we need to spend our dollars more wisely. Learn more
I want to create opportunities for our area to grow and be a place that people want to live, work and raise their families. Learn more
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