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Marco Battaglia on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marco Battaglia on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
Nate Boulton on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nate Boulton on other issues.
  • No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Oct 2017)
Chet Culver on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
  • Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
Cathy Glasson on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cathy Glasson on other issues.
  • Gun violence is a public health crisis and an epidemic. (May 2018)
Jack Hatch on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hatch on other issues.
  • Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement. (Nov 2002)
Tom Hoefling on Gun Control
Republican Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Hoefling on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Strongly supports gun rights. (Jan 2014)
Fred Hubbell on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Hubbell on other issues.
  • Start the conversation between gun control & public safety. (Mar 2018)
Rich Leopold on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rich Leopold on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy McGuire on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor IA: Click here for Andy McGuire on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jake Porter on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jake Porter on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
Kim Reynolds on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Reynolds on other issues.
  • Supports "stand your ground" provisions. (Nov 2018)
  • Concealed carry at statehouse okay. (Jun 2017)
Tom Vilsack on Gun Control
Democratic IA Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Vilsack on other issues.
  • Rural America ready to discuss gun control. (Apr 2016)
  • Start conversation with a respect for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2012)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Senate:

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Bruce Braley on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
Doug Butzier on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Butzier on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
Sam Clovis on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sam Clovis on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. (Jan 2014)
  • 2nd Amendment is about liberty, not just gun rights. (Nov 2013)
  • Reduce gun violence but not by punishing gun manufacturers. (Jun 2013)
Chet Culver on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
  • Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
Joni Ernst on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joni Ernst on other issues.
  • Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Staunch defender of the Second Amendment. (Sep 2013)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Fiegen on Gun Control
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Fiegen on other issues.
  • Strengthen enforcement of existing state restrictions. (Nov 2002)
Michael Franken on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Franken on other issues.
  • Background check; assault weapon ban; restrict magazine size. (May 2020)
Kimberly Graham on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kimberly Graham on other issues.
  • Repeal Dickey Amendment barring CDC from gun research. (Dec 2019)
Rob Hogg on Gun Control
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Hogg on other issues.
  • No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
  • Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Mar 2010)
Patty Judge on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patty Judge on other issues.
  • Supports banning assault rifles. (Oct 2016)
  • Block gun sales to those on terrorist watch-lists. (Jun 2016)
Bob Krause on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Bob Krause on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eddie Mauro on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Mauro on other issues.
  • Close gun show loophole; require gun owner insurance. (Feb 2020)
  • Refuses donations from NRA & gun manufacturers. (Feb 2020)
  • Allow CDC & NIH to research data on gun violence. (Jul 2019)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2016)
Matthew Whitaker on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matthew Whitaker on other issues.
  • Lifetime defender of the Second Amendment. (Oct 2013)

House:


Cindy Axne on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cindy Axne on other issues.
Rod Blum on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blum on other issues.
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
Steve King on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IA-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Steve King on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
David Loebsack on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Loebsack on other issues.
  • Ban semi-automatics; require licenses & background checks. (Nov 2006)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Pat Murphy on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Murphy on other issues.
  • Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
David Young on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Young on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Terry Branstad on Gun Control
Former Ambassador to China: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terry Branstad on other issues.
  • Kids over age 14 can use guns with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
Bruce Braley on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
Tom Latham on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IA-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tom Latham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Greg Ganske on Gun Control
Former Republican Nominee (2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
Jim Lightfoot on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Jim Lightfoot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Art Small on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Art Small on other issues.
  • Ban semi-autos, keep fingerprints and more restrictions. (Aug 2004)
Roxanne Conlin on Gun Control
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Roxanne Conlin on other issues.
  • Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
George Eichhorn on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Eichhorn on other issues.
  • Preserve and protect our 2nd Amendment. (May 2008)
Greg Ganske on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
Tom Harkin on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (IA): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Harkin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
Jim Leach on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Leach on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Nussle on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Nussle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Steven Rathje on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Rathje on other issues.
  • The 2nd Amendment defends the other 26. (Mar 2008)
Christopher Reed on Gun Control
Republican challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Reed on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment is an individual right. (Jun 2008)
  • The only gun-owner & hunter in this race. (May 2008)
  • Individual right to hunting guns and hand guns. (Apr 2008)
Leonard Boswell on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IA-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Boswell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jim Carlin on Gun Control
Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Carlin on other issues.
  • Will never back down in fight to preserve Second Amendment. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Feenstra on other issues.
Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
Chuck Grassley on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (IA): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Grassley on other issues.
  • No-fly lists are imperfect; allow gun sales to those on them. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Aug 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Theresa Greenfield on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Theresa Greenfield on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
  • Supports background checks & gun violence research. (Jun 2020)
  • Like many Iowans who have guns, supports bipartisan laws. (Nov 2019)
  • Would allow CDC to do research on gun violence. (Nov 2019)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Ashley Hinson on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for Ashley Hinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for Mariannette Miller-Meeks on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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