David D. Dow

Republican | Iowa

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David D. Dow


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links

David D. Dow websites
David D. Dow phones David D. Dow emailFacebookYouTube

EDUCATION

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, BA, 2001

Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA, AA, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

Paton - Churdan School District, Teacher, 2001 - 2003

Humboldt School District, Teacher, 2003 - 2004

Bonney Lake High School, Teacher, 2006 - 2015

Cascade Middle School, Teacher, 2015 - 2020

Emmetsburg School District, Teacher, 2020 - 2022

AFFILIATIONS

Christ the King Bible Fellowship, 14 years - Childrens Ministry, Youth Ministry, Homeless MInistry, Christian Education Teacher, Elder Board, Palo Alto Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Stand For Health Freedom

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None. Life begins at conception, aborting a life in the womb is never okay.

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?

Flat tax with a minimum of $250 per adult each year. The only deductions would be for children.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

End taxpayer funded abortions is a great start. Our welfare programs also need an overhaul. We need to maximize the number of programs that are run by the state instead of the federal government, and by counties and cities instead of the state. It will be easier for the local governments to be held accountable for how the money is spent.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Many people are getting degrees that don’t help them get a job, taxpayers should not be on the hook for these degrees that don't help the economy.


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 circumstances can the government close churches. The first amendment specifically prohibits the government from doing this!


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.

C- Governments are instituted to protect peoples' liberties, not their health!

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

Under no circumstances should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require or coerce vaccinations!


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Continue to have a strong military and work with allies to collect intelligence. Eliminate financial aid to nations who sponsor terrorism.

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.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

I believe that most Americans feel that people from other nations who want to be productive members of our society should be allowed to immigrate, and “bad guys” should not be allowed into our nation. In order to achieve this, we need a more physically secure border.

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

I believe that nuclear families should be allowed to immigrate based on merit. These families should be able to help America economically, socially, and culturally.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I oppose promoting CRT and Marxist/socialist idea's. We need America First curriculum's.


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 an Authentically Biblical Christian. The decisions I make are filtered through the Bible, which is the inspired word of God our Creator.


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 would like to have small voting precincts (1,000 or less) with hand counting of paper ballots.


EQUALITY

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

We've come a long in realizing the founders dream of creating more perfect union. I like what Thomas Sowell said, "Racism is not dead but is on life support - kept alive by politicians, race hustlers, and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as racists."

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.

A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

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

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Protect Liberties - governments are instituted among men to secure natural rights.

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?

Very Conservative

I consider myself a Constitutional Christian.

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

You can check out my youtube channels: Dow for Iowa Senate, or ddow53. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLt57jHZJdb1sU0TJn3c8Q , or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQv0n_mI8zCV2QGHgq9c0Q

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

Never

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

I am running because I feel the prompting of God to follow this path. I will protect the rights given to us by the creator. I have also worked in the trades, my Dad is a general contractor so I have an understanding of how small businesses work. My legislative priorities are Liberty, Education, the Economy, and Public Safety.


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?

Felons should not be allowed to own firearms.

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

Strongly Disagree

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