Candidate for Iowa State Senate - District 19 in 2018 Iowa 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedAbortion: Abortion is a safe, legal health care procedure. Private health decisions should be left up to a woman, her family and her doctor - not politicians. Learn more
I will work to restore and even improve collective bargaining for all of Iowa's more than 45,000 public employees. Learn more
Expanding wind energy, solar energy and biofuels not only make good sense for our planet, they are a great way to expand the economy of our state. Learn more
Domestic Violence - let's close loopholes that allow dating partners convicted for domestic violence, stalking/harassment, and assault to access firearms. Background Checks & Permits - states that allow people to carry firearms without a permit have 53% more law enforcement officers shot and killed in the line of duty. I will protect the Iowa permitting system for the sake of our law enforcement community and every Iowa family. No Guns In School - guns do not belong in schools, school parking lots, day care centers or on college campuses, except in the hands of law enforcement officers in the line of duty. Learn more
People who have been convicted of violent crimes or who have serious mental illness should not have access to guns. Americans have a constitutional right to own weapons to defend themselves and for hunting and sport shooting. Learn more
Protect People with Preexisting Conditions: I will stand up for people with preexisting conditions and ensure that they have access to reasonably-priced coverage no matter what. Learn more
Iowa can lead the way in Maternity Leave policies by making important changes to to protect women and their jobs after they give birth. Learn more
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