Sarah Corkery

Democrat | Iowa

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sarah Corkery


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Sarah Corkery websites
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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*

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