
Sarah Corkery
Democrat | Iowa
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sarah Corkery
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Wartburg College, Waverly, Bachelors Degree, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, Beau's Beautiful Blessing, Former Board Member
Inclusion Connection, Former Director, City of Cedar Falls Parks & Rec Board
Former Board Member, Can Do Cancer, Co-Founder
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
0
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
0
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (11)
United Auto Workers
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
*National Women's Political Caucus
Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO
Sierra Club, Iowa Chapter
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Sierra Club
Committee to Protect Health Care
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
ActBlue (2024)
Aime J. Wichtendahl (2024)
Eric Giddens (2024)
Kent McNally (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
ActBlue (2024)
David Loebsack (2024)
Gary Kroeger (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
Michael Franken (2024)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
All with Doctor input
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
USA is a haven for having your own religious beliefs - and those are a right to have and not part of our government. They should be completely seperate. Espeically all public money belongs in public (not private) schools.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
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.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
They are our allies, but their leadership is separate from the country and leaders need to be held accountable.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
A lack of support by Americans due to the negative impacts of divisive and negative politics and gridlock
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
All - following science like we do with all kids getting vaccinated for Kindergarten
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Tax the rich, increase or remove the social security payroll tax to allow wealthy to pay for more to help fund social security
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
We should make all student loans at 0% and crack down on predatory lending practices
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Refugees and people seeing amnesty
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Tougher laws on securing guns and common-sense background checks
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Agree
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?
Liberal
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No but Trump has
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, but Trump has
VALUES
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 Disagree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I help people who need help
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Wind and solar
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