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Brad Sherman (IA) on Government Reform

 

 


Denied the 2020 presidential election results

Sherman is campaigning on political views like denying the 2020 presidential election results.

Sherman told the Press-Citizen that he thinks Iowa has good people managing elections and he isn't greatly concerned about election integrity in Iowa. He said he foresees no problem accepting the outcome of Iowa's election results this year but that it is never wrong to ask questions about the

Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen on 2026 Iowa Gubernatorial race , Oct 26, 2025

Eminent Domain is a cousin of socialistic tyranny

There are many things the government can do to encourage economic growth, but a few general principles are essential: Eminent Domain is a dangerous creature which must be confined under constant guard behind high walls with iron gates. When it is allowed outside those walls, it must be restrained by heavy chains of specific purpose and then immediately returned to its confinement. Eminent Domain is a cousin of socialistic tyranny and, if allowed to roam free, it will become a devouring beast that consumes our personal rights and liberty.
Source: 2026 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website ShermanForIowa.com , Sep 3, 2025

Creeping danger of bigger bureaucracy is threat to liberty

Civil liberty is protection from the arbitrary will of others. This protection is secured by laws that prevent people from injuring or controlling others. Therefore, laws that restrain those who would do harm to others are essential for civil liberty. Excessive taxation and the creeping danger of bigger and bigger government bureaucracy is also a threat to liberty. Brad will fight those who seek to utilize laws and government in Iowa in ways that disregard the property and liberty of others.
Source: 2026 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website ShermanForIowa.com , Jun 30, 2025

Other governors on Government Reform: Brad Sherman (IA) on other issues:
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Deidre DeJear
Kim Reynolds
Randy Feenstra
Ras Smith
Rob Sand
Zach Lahn
IA Senatorial:
Abby Finkenauer
Ashley Hinson
Bob Krause
Chuck Grassley
J.D. Scholten
Jim Carlin
Joni Ernst
Josh Turek
Michael Franken
Theresa Greenfield
Zach Wahls

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