Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Iowa General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 29, Iowa

Sandy Salmon - R

►Websitesandysalmon.org

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Jim Vowels - D

►Websitewww.jimvowels.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Health & Medical

Healthcare

COVID Impact & Government Response

Vaccinations & Immunizations

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

State Governments

Eminent Domain

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Agriculture

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Human Trafficking

Working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Labor, Wages & Unions

Right-To-Work

Education & Schools

Education

Local Control Over Education

Parental Involvement in Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Courts, Laws & Justice

Activist Judges

Eminent Domain

Law Enforcement

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Freedom

Religious Rights

Property Rights

Transgender Athletes

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Marriage

Pornography and Adult Oriented Media

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Taxes

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Sex & Sexuality

Pornography and Adult Oriented Media