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Marco Battaglia on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marco Battaglia on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
Nate Boulton on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nate Boulton on other issues.
  • No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. (May 2018)
Chet Culver on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
  • Feds should deal with immigration, not state police. (Jul 2010)
Cathy Glasson on Immigration
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cathy Glasson on other issues.
  • We need path to citizenship and to keep families together. (May 2018)
  • Welcomes immigrants and wants them to feel safe and secure. (May 2018)
Jack Hatch on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hatch on other issues.
  • Opposes English as the official language. (Nov 2002)
Tom Hoefling on Immigration
Republican Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Hoefling on other issues.
  • Strongly opposes pathway to citizenship. (Jan 2014)
Fred Hubbell on Immigration
Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Hubbell on other issues.
  • No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. (May 2018)
Rich Leopold on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rich Leopold on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy McGuire on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Governor IA: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy McGuire on other issues.
  • We need comprehensive federal immigration policy. (May 2018)
Jake Porter on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for Jake Porter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kim Reynolds on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Reynolds on other issues.
  • Secure our border, but no family separations. (Jun 2018)
  • End DACA, but Congress should act. (Sep 2017)
Tom Vilsack on Immigration
Democratic IA Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Vilsack on other issues.
  • Diversity adds to our economic wealth. (Jan 2001)
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
  • Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)

Senate:

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Bruce Braley on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Supports comprehensive reform but not amnesty. (Sep 2014)
  • Secure our borders; enforce the law; no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
Doug Butzier on Immigration
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Butzier on other issues.
  • Turn illegal aliens into taxpayers by legalizing them. (Sep 2014)
Sam Clovis on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sam Clovis on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • No amnesty; but allow temporary work permits. (Jan 2014)
  • Border security at the very top of the priority list. (Nov 2013)
Chet Culver on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
  • Feds should deal with immigration, not state police. (Jul 2010)
Joni Ernst on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joni Ernst on other issues.
  • Path for DACA participants, against overall amnesty. (Oct 2020)
  • Legal residency for DREAMers; need bipartisan solution. (Sep 2020)
  • Troops on Mexican border is ok, for logistical support. (Nov 2018)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Fiegen on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Tom Fiegen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Franken on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Franken on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship; expand worker visa program. (May 2020)
Kimberly Graham on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kimberly Graham on other issues.
  • Citizenship for DACA & families. (Jan 2020)
Rob Hogg on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Hogg on other issues.
  • No home mortgages for illegal immigrants. (Mar 2006)
  • Civil penalties for employing unauthorized aliens. (Mar 2006)
Patty Judge on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patty Judge on other issues.
  • DACA and DAPA are first steps toward reforming broken system. (Jun 2016)
Bob Krause on Immigration
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Krause on other issues.
  • 67% of Millenials support pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2015)
Eddie Mauro on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eddie Mauro on other issues.
  • Fighting for immigrant rights near and dear to me. (Jul 2019)
Matthew Whitaker on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matthew Whitaker on other issues.
  • As US Attorney, prosecuted immigration cases. (Sep 2013)

House:


Cindy Axne on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cindy Axne on other issues.
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
Rod Blum on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blum on other issues.
  • Secure the border; then loosen red tape for H1B visas. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Abby Finkenauer on Immigration
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Steve King on Immigration
Republican Representative (IA-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Steve King on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
  • Sponsored bill so "birthright citizenship" excludes illegals. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored ending citizenship for illegals born in US. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
David Loebsack on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Loebsack on other issues.
  • Supports temporary worker program; enforce employer laws. (Nov 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Pat Murphy on Immigration
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Pat Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Young on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Young on other issues.
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Terry Branstad on Immigration
Former Ambassador to China: Click here for Terry Branstad on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bruce Braley on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • Supports comprehensive reform but not amnesty. (Sep 2014)
  • Secure our borders; enforce the law; no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
Tom Latham on Immigration
Republican Representative (IA-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tom Latham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Greg Ganske on Immigration
Former Republican Nominee (2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Jim Lightfoot on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Jim Lightfoot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Art Small on Immigration
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Art Small on other issues.
  • Amnesty and social programs for resident aliens. (Aug 2004)
Roxanne Conlin on Immigration
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Roxanne Conlin on other issues.
  • No amnesty; secure the southern border. (Aug 2010)
George Eichhorn on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for George Eichhorn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Greg Ganske on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Tom Harkin on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator (IA): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tom Harkin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Jim Leach on Immigration
Republican (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Leach on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Jim Nussle on Immigration
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Nussle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Steven Rathje on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Rathje on other issues.
  • No amnesty; no temporary worker program. (Mar 2008)
Christopher Reed on Immigration
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Reed on other issues.
  • Punish those who cross the border illegally. (Jun 2008)
  • Illegal border crossers are felons, not “guests”. (Apr 2008)
Leonard Boswell on Immigration
Democratic Representative (IA-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Boswell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 50% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Jim Carlin on Immigration
Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Carlin on other issues.
  • Secure borders before discussing eligibility for citizenship. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Feenstra on other issues.
  • Fight sanctuary cities and build the wall. (Aug 2020)
  • Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Abby Finkenauer on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Chuck Grassley on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator (IA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Grassley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Theresa Greenfield on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Theresa Greenfield on other issues.
  • Wants plan that tough on workplace enforcement. (Oct 2020)
  • Pathway for illegal immigrants; legal status for DREAMers. (Sep 2020)
  • Fix immigration system; support DREAMers and border security. (Jun 2020)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Ashley Hinson on Immigration
Republican (District 1): Click here for Ashley Hinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Immigration
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mariannette Miller-Meeks on other issues.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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