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United States Representative, Congressional District 2

Unofficial result: Won — Lindsay James (Democratic)

Source: electionresults.iowa.gov

Congressional District 2, Iowa
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

No Party

Dave Bushaw is a farmer, folk musician, labor organizer, and community-project co-founder. His work has focused on rural communities, workplace organizing, rail safety, and government accountability.

Republican

Joe Mitchell is a real-estate developer and former Iowa state representative. He previously held federal housing roles and emphasizes lower costs, housing access, small businesses, and rural communities.

Democratic

Lindsay James is an Iowa state representative and ordained Presbyterian pastor. She has served on local and state boards and emphasizes economic opportunity, affordable housing, health care, and rural communities.

Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for

Libertarian

Rick Stewart founded Frontier Cooperative Herbs in 1976 and ran it until 1999; he holds an MBA from the University of Chicago. He wants to end the income tax and replace government assistance programs with a universal basic income.

Records: Civil Rights 1 for

Sources: fec.gov2