Questionnaire

Every qualified candidate received a set of questions on issues affecting Iowa families and communities. Candidates for Secretary of Agriculture received a set of office-specific questions related to agriculture, conservation and water quality. Below are the questions each candidate was invited to answer.

Questions for All Candidates

Child Care

Affordable, reliable childcare is one of the biggest challenges facing Iowa families and employers. If elected, what specific actions would you take to improve access to affordable, high quality childcare in Iowa?

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Many Iowa workers face difficult choices when welcoming a new child, recovering from a serious illness, or caring for a loved one. What policies would you support to improve access to paid family and medical leave? What role should state and/or federal government play?

Maternal Health

Many Iowa communities have experienced maternity care shortages, and maternal health outcomes vary across the state, particularly in rural areas. If elected, what actions would you take to improve access to pregnancy, birth, post partum, and maternal health care for Iowa families?

2030 Vision for Iowa Families

What is one thing Iowa can do over the next four years to become the best place to raise a family?

Questions for Secretary of Agriculture Candidates

Healthy Families and Healthy Environments

What actions would you prioritize as Secretary of Agriculture to protect Iowa’s water, food systems, and agricultural environment for mothers, children, and families?

Support Thriving Communities

How would you use the Secretary of Agriculture’s office to strengthen rural communities and support families, farmers, and the next generation?

2030 Vision for Iowa Families

What is one change you would prioritize to make Iowa the best place to raise a family by 2030?