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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Marco Battaglia on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for Marco Battaglia on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nate Boulton on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov: Click here for Nate Boulton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chet Culver on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cathy Glasson on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cathy Glasson on other issues.
  • Proud of Iowa's marriage equality but work still to be done. (May 2018)
  • #1 job of governor is to raise family's standard of living. (Aug 2017)
Jack Hatch on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hatch on other issues.
  • Partner with faith-based agencies for kids services. (May 2014)
Tom Hoefling on Families & Children
Republican Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Hoefling on other issues.
  • Reform divorce laws to increase waiting period. (Jul 2014)
Fred Hubbell on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa: Click here for Fred Hubbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rich Leopold on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rich Leopold on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy McGuire on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor IA: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy McGuire on other issues.
  • Time for state Family/Medical Leave Act. (Jul 2016)
Jake Porter on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for Jake Porter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kim Reynolds on Families & Children
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Reynolds on other issues.
  • Expand Early Childhood tax credits. (Jan 2020)
  • Sexual harassment has been a stain on our culture. (Jan 2018)
Tom Vilsack on Families & Children
Democratic IA Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Vilsack on other issues.
  • Born into an orphanage and adopted in 1951. (Dec 2018)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)

Senate:

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Bruce Braley on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Doug Butzier on Families & Children
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for Doug Butzier on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sam Clovis on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Clovis on other issues.
  • Same-sex marriage could lead to legalizing pedophilia. (Aug 2017)
Chet Culver on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joni Ernst on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joni Ernst on other issues.
Tom Fiegen on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Tom Fiegen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Franken on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Michael Franken on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kimberly Graham on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Kimberly Graham on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Hogg on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Rob Hogg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patty Judge on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Patty Judge on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Krause on Families & Children
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Bob Krause on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eddie Mauro on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Eddie Mauro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matthew Whitaker on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Matthew Whitaker on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Cindy Axne on Families & Children
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cindy Axne on other issues.
  • Make changes to Child Tax Credit permanent. (Apr 2021)
  • Double amount allowed for dependent care assistance plans. (Apr 2021)
Rod Blum on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blum on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Abby Finkenauer on Families & Children
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve King on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IA-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve King on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
David Loebsack on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Loebsack on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Pat Murphy on Families & Children
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Pat Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Young on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Young on other issues.
  • Cut budget for domestic violence prevention. (Oct 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Terry Branstad on Families & Children
Former Ambassador to China: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terry Branstad on other issues.
  • Judicial discretion in releasing individual juvenile records. (Jan 2016)
Bruce Braley on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Tom Latham on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IA-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Latham on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Greg Ganske on Families & Children
Former Republican Nominee (2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Jim Lightfoot on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Lightfoot on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Art Small on Families & Children
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for Art Small on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Roxanne Conlin on Families & Children
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Roxanne Conlin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George Eichhorn on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for George Eichhorn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Greg Ganske on Families & Children
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Tom Harkin on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator (IA): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Harkin on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Jim Leach on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Leach on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 38% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Jim Nussle on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Nussle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Steven Rathje on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Steven Rathje on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christopher Reed on Families & Children
Republican challenger: Click here for Christopher Reed on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Leonard Boswell on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IA-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Boswell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 38% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Jim Carlin on Families & Children
Senate candidate: Click here for Jim Carlin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Randy Feenstra on Families & Children
Republican (District 4): Click here for Randy Feenstra on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abby Finkenauer on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chuck Grassley on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (IA): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Grassley on other issues.
  • Foster adoptions and permanent homes for kids. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Authored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Theresa Greenfield on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Theresa Greenfield on other issues.
Ashley Hinson on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for Ashley Hinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for Mariannette Miller-Meeks on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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