
Adam Steen
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Steen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Marketing/Management, 1998-2003
Iowa School of Ministry, Urbandale, Certified Minister, 2014-2015
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Berean Assembly of God, Deacon/Board, 2013-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Bob Vander Plaats
The FAMiLY Leader
Henry Stone
Dean Fisher
Dan Gehlbach
OTHER (1)
Charlie McClintock
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
The Family Leader
Steve Deace
Bob Vander Plaats
Rep. Henry Stone
Rep. Dan Gehlbach
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2025)
WinRed (2025)
Kim Reynolds (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Heather Stephenson (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
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 Agree
Taxpayer funds should never be used for abortion clinics or programs.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Situations should be thoroughly vetted with a licensed medical provider; exceptions for rare cases that may impact the life of the mother should be considered.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of Church and State was referenced by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to the Danbury Baptists, highlighting the government would not and should not infringe upon the Church. 'Separation of Church and State' does not exist in our Constitution.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
I believe United States' relationship with Israel is critically important as we should be each other's greatest ally both militarily and economically.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. I do believe, however, that the private sector and government should formulate a partnership to eliminate the need for government funding in health care.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe in the free-market system and limited government intervention. The free market should determine wages.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. The Executive Branch has high administrative costs. I would, one day one, ensure proper span of control is implemented across State agencies. Thus providing a template for political sub-divisions / school boards to administer the same strategy. 2. The financial reporting function across all 16 agencies should be centralized into the Administrative Services Dept, creating consistent reporting and line of site into waste, fraud, and abuse. 3. Eliminate unnecessary IT contracts within DOM DOIT.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
I believe the government exists to punish evil and condone good. Depending on the crime, the criminal justice system should be used to punish and if possible, provide an outlet to reform lives through public / private partnership.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not support any further restrictions to gun owners in Iowa.
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?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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 support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the triune nature of God... God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spriit. I believe Jesus Christ died on a cross and was resurrected back to life for the forgiveness of our sins, if we accept that gift. My values, morals, and ethics are always Christ centered and guide my steps and decisions.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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 Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Energy. It is safe, efficient, inexpensive. I would like to see Iowa become a manufacturer of small modular reactors as well.
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