

Lynn Evans
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lynn Evans
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Westmar College, LeMars, IA, BS, 1986
Drake University, Des Moines, IA, MA, 1996
Drake University, Des Moines, IA, Ed. S, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Hartley Lion's Club, President, Hartley Economic Development Corporation
Vice-President, Hartley Community Foundation, Founding Member
Alta Kiwanis Club, Vice-President, Alta-Aurelia Community Education Foundation
Board Member, Iowa High School Athletic Association Representative Council, Northwest Iowa Representative
Iowa Superintendents' Instructional Rounds Network, Facilitator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Iowa House of Representatives, 2020
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Dan Huseman (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Threat to the mother's life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Elimination or reduction of the estate tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All areas of the state General Fund need to be examined. Limiting spending to no more that the population growth plus inflation as a practice that would keep spending inline with estimated revenues. On the federal level, reduce or eliminate the Department of Education as education is the responsibility of the states.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance should government be allowed to close churches.
HEALTHCARE
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should not be required or mandated by a government, school or employer.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States needs to work on fully securing our borders. Additionally, the federal government should be open and transparent, in regards to refugee relocation, with the state government. The federal government does not have the right to transfer illegal immigrants or refugees into a state without said state's approval.
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow the laws and processes currently in place.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian and believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe that Iowa is the model for safe and secure elections.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism in itself is not a threat to national security, but the left's response as demonstrated in the recent past by BLM and Antifa in areas of our country pose a threat to our security.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
I am not in support of stricter environmental laws and regulations. I do believe the United States needs to continue to make investments in renewable energies that are smart, safe and economically sound.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The role of government is to provide national security, maintain public safety, and provide public services.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
"I'm running for the Iowa Senate because Iowa is my home and not just on paper. It's been my home my entire life.. I was born in Iowa, and I was raised in Iowa. I met my wife here and raised my family. For 35 years I have served our communities as a coach, teacher, and superintendent. Serving on community foundation boards, local economic development committees, and civic organizations. Working to make our community the best place to live, work and raise a family. Iowans should be represented by Iowans. People who have lived and worked in our communities and understand the struggles we face. I've been showing up for Northwest Iowa my entire life and not just when it's convenient. I'll continue working hard as your next state senator!"
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support our constitutional right to keep and bear arms. I am a staunch defender of the second amendment.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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