Currently holds the office of Iowa State Senate - District 3 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Iowa State Senate - District 3 in 2026 Iowa General Election.
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Get StartedI am pro-life without exception. I believe that every human life has value from the moment of conception. In the Iowa Senate, I have supported legislation to protect the unborn and will continue to do so. This is a deeply personal conviction rooted in my faith and my belief in the sanctity of life. Learn more
Backing law enforcement. Our sheriffs and police officers put their lives on the line every day. I will always support funding for local law enforcement and oppose any effort to defund or diminish the men and women who keep us safe. Learn more
Combating drugs. Fentanyl and methamphetamine are devastating rural communities across Iowa. I support stronger penalties for drug trafficking, more resources for law enforcement, and expanded access to treatment and recovery programs. Learn more
Protecting farmland. The fight against eminent domain abuse is inseparable from the fight for Iowa agriculture. When a corporation can take a farmer's land for a private pipeline, it threatens the foundation of our agricultural economy. Reducing regulation. Iowa farmers are already some of the best stewards of the land in the world. They do not need more government regulation telling them how to do their jobs. I will fight to reduce the regulatory burden on Iowa agriculture. Learn more
Local control. Education decisions should be made by parents, teachers, and local school boards, not by bureaucrats in Des Moines or Washington. I will always fight to protect local control over our schools. Learn more
Supporting rural districts. Rural school districts face unique challenges: declining enrollment, teacher recruitment, and aging facilities. As someone who spent his career leading rural districts, I understand these challenges personally and I am working to address them from the Education Committee chair. Learn more
Supporting ethanol and biofuels. Iowa is the nation's leader in ethanol production, and our biofuels industry is critical to both our farm economy and our energy independence. I support policies that expand market access for Iowa biofuels and protect the Renewable Fuel Standard. Learn more
The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional right, and I will never vote to restrict it. Iowa voters enshrined the right to keep and bear arms in our state constitution, and I was proud to support that effort. Learn more
Rural healthcare. Rural hospitals and clinics are hanging on by a thread. I support expanding telehealth access, creating incentive programs to recruit healthcare providers to rural areas, and ensuring that our communities have access to the care they need. Learn more
50% homestead discount. A permanent 50% reduction in taxable value for your family home. This is real, lasting relief for every homeowner in the district. Learn more
2% cap on increases. When your property valuation goes up more than 2% due to inflation, the rates automatically come down. No more surprise tax bills because the assessor raised your valuation. Learn more
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