Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican | Iowa

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mariannette Miller-Meeks


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Mariannette Miller-Meeks websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, B.S. Nursing, 1976

Univ of Southern California, Los Angeles, M.S. Education, 1980

Univ of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, M. D., 1986

WORK & MILITARY

U. S. Army (active & reserves), E-2 to Lt. Col, 1974-1999

AFFILIATIONS

Iowa Medical Society, President, American Medical Association

Alternate Delegate, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Councilor

Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology, President, Wapello County Medical Society

President, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, President of Medical Staff

Court Appointed Special Advocate, Volunteer, St Mary of the Visitation

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Director of Iowa Department of Public Health, 3

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (19)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Maggie's List

Susan B. Anthony List

*Tea Party Express

*The Guardian Fund

OTHER (5)

Lindsey Graham

RightNOW Women PAC

60 Plus Association

Ranger PAC

Iowa Farm Bureau

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (44)

American Future Fund (VA) (2018)

Ann Wagner (2021)

Ashley Hinson (2019)

Barbara Kniff McCulla (2022)

Bobby Kaufmann (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (277)

21st Century Virginia (2010)

Abraham Lincoln PAC (2021)

Adam Blanchard (2021)

Adrian Smith (2022)

American Future Fund (VA) (2010)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Democracy Engine (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Democracy Engine (2022)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2022)

National Association of Letter Carriers (2022)

Paul Singer (2014)

OTHER INFORMATION

This candidate voted in favor of HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act

Iowa Right to Life Voter Guide

Voted for VAWA reauthorization

Voted for SAFE Banking Act

Voted for LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act

Voted for Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

Voted for National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

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I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

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HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

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ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

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IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

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ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

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Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

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