
Steve Reeder
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Reeder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University Nebraska, Lincoln, BA, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
NP Dodge Commercial and CBRE, Commercial and industrial real estate broker
Numerous commercial, industrial, and land dev., 35 yrs
Small business entrepreneur
AFFILIATIONS
Pheasants Forever, Habitat Chairman, Iowa Farmers Union
member, Iowa Prairie Network, member
Organic Farmers Association, member, Solutions for Change
volunteer, Public Library, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
This is my first race running for an elected ofc
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother's life is in jeopardy.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother's life is in jeopardy.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Keep Congress from using Social Security to fund other social programs.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Keep Congress from using Social Security to fund other social programs.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
too numerous to mention.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None that I am aware of.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
too numerous to mention.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None that I am aware of.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Glad you asked. Government must maintain neutrality toward religion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Glad you asked. Government must maintain neutrality toward religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow insurance to be sold over state lines. More transparency between the patient and care provided by hospitals and insurance companies.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow insurance to be sold over state lines. More transparency between the patient and care provided by hospitals and insurance companies.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Vetting anyone with a connection to radical Islamic terrorism
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Vetting anyone with a connection to radical Islamic terrorism
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
persons who are vetted according to their background and work merits, ability to understand and learn the U.S. Constitution and willing to follow all laws of the United States
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
persons who are vetted according to their background and work merits, ability to understand and learn the U.S. Constitution and willing to follow all laws of the United States
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer and strong Christian. The United States was founded on Judeo-Christian values. The founding fathers referenced theology, the Bible, and moral values as inspiration when writing and establishing the Declaration of Independence and our U.S. Constitution. I want to preserve our history and heritage and challenge any attempt to remove God from our public places and education of our children.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer and strong Christian. The United States was founded on Judeo-Christian values. The founding fathers referenced theology, the Bible, and moral values as inspiration when writing and establishing the Declaration of Independence and our U.S. Constitution. I want to preserve our history and heritage and challenge any attempt to remove God from our public places and education of our children.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My Reeder for Congress social platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) do a great job illuminating how I will champion Iowan and American families in Congress, my background, and how I do business. See also: reederforcongress.com
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My Reeder for Congress social platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) do a great job illuminating how I will champion Iowan and American families in Congress, my background, and how I do business. See also: reederforcongress.com
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Limited Government, More Faith, More Freedom
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Limited Government, More Faith, More Freedom
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
background checks.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
background checks.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Balance the federal budget, term limits, restrict the authority of unelected federal bureaucrats/economic empowerment for American families
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Balance the federal budget, term limits, restrict the authority of unelected federal bureaucrats/economic empowerment for American families
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is wrong. Calling someone a racist because you do not share their political beliefs should be discouraged.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is wrong. Calling someone a racist because you do not share their political beliefs should be discouraged.
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