Chase Spencer

Republican | Iowa

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chase Spencer


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative, District 37


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA, 2020-2021

Drake University, Des Moines, IA, Bachelor's in American Politics, 2021-2023

WORK & MILITARY

Drake University, Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Centers, 2023-

AFFILIATIONS

First Baptist Church of Monroe, Trustee, 2025-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is in danger.

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.

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 means the government has no right to form a religion or interfere with the practice of religion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Community Party is the greatest international threat this country faces. We must constantly be mindful of the decisions we make in business, agriculture, and security to ensure we do not open ourselves up to a national security risk.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, the relationship with Israel is important as a strategic and democratic ally in the Middle East.


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.

B. Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available in a limited capacity, along with private healthcare options.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Disagree

I don't think the solution to healthcare is more administrative burden and the government having more information on its citizens.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

We can explore ways of raising the minimum wage to a higher level, but it can't be raised at the expense of employers, forcing them to choose between raising wages or shutting down their business.

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. Always being skeptical of increases in spending. Most of the time spending more isn't the solution, its a matter of spending more efficiently and effectively. 2. Reducing, "use it or lose it" funding to prevent wasteful spending on unnecessary projects. 3. Add sunset provisions to commissions to ensure outdated and unnecessary programs are phased out.


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.

Neutral

Control of education should absolutely remain with the states and our communities. However, having some standard guidelines to ensure our nation raises all boats and students, there should be a U.S. Department of Education in a limited capacity, like most federal agencies.

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?

To hold those that break the law accountable and protect the innocent.

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 don't believe restrictions on gun ownership is the answer, but more so mental health and ensuring those that need help and could be dangerous to society are given the support and assistance they need.


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?

Conservative

I naturally gravitate towards conservative ideals, small government, and individual freedoms. I'm always open to new ideas, even if it wouldn't be a "traditional" approach and see how we can use it going forward. I think our state is in a time that requires innovation and creative ideas, and those come from all over.

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

No, I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No, I have never been convicted of a felony.


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

There is no stronger force in a child's life than their family and parents. We need to empower parent's rights where we can, but be willing to step in when parents aren't involved to ensure a child is taken care of.

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.

Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian, born and raised in the church. I try every day to carry myself in a way that is pleasing to the Lord, and I look to be a light to those around me. I believe every Christian should feel safe to profess their faith and live in a biblical manner. One of the most powerful lessons of Jesus was his ability to show mercy and grace to those around him. We 100% must stand behind our values, and at the same time show grace to those that don't agree with us. That is the beauty of democracy, and our country.


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.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe it is a mix of all forms of energy we have. It's no secret that our country is demanding energy like never before, and there isn't one perfect solution. I believe this is an opportunity for the market to determine the best way forward.

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