
Austin Stubbs
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Austin Stubbs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 45
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Business, 2013-2016
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Iowa House, district 45, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*The FAMiLY Leader
Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER (1)
*Americans for Prosperity AFP Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Iowa Liberty Network
Stand for Health Freedom
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
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?
Government cannot interfere with the free exercise of faith. Separation of church and state isn’t about removing faith from public life - it’s about preventing government from restricting it.
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?
Our relationship with Israel is important because it serves American interests. Israel is a reliable ally in a region where stability is critical to global energy markets and security. All foreign policy decisions should be guided by what’s in the best interest of the American people.
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) But we need to audit these options and privatize what can reasonably be privatized. Additionally, we must cut all waste, fraud, and abuse from Medicaid & Medicare.
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?
Wages are best determined by the free market, not government mandates. The best way to raise wages sustainably is by growing the economy, increasing productivity, and creating competition for workers.
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.
Conduct a full audit of government spending Increase transparency and accountability Implement zero-based budgeting Eliminate duplicative programs and streamline agencies
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?
The primary goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect the public, uphold the rule of law, and ensure justice is applied fairly. That means holding offenders accountable, supporting victims, and maintaining a system people can trust.
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 strongly support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. Public safety and constitutional rights can go hand in hand.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith and values center on integrity, personal responsibility, and service to others. They guide how I live my life and how I make 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.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The most reliable energy system is one driven by competition and innovation - not mandates. We should focus on reliability, affordability, and letting the market determine the best mix.
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