Lindsay James

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says she is running because the nation "has turned away from its moral responsibility to ensure economic justice for all."[1]
• Says her campaign is "Fueled by grassroots - not special interests" and wants to get money out of politics.[1],[2]
• Says she wants to bring down the cost of living for working Iowans and has seen families make "impossible choices" because of costs.[2],[4]

Background

• State Representative (District 99, 2019–2023; District 71, 2023–present); House Democratic minority whip from 2022, Iowa House of Representatives · 2019–present[3]
• Co-founder and director, Loras College Peace Institute · 2017[3]
• Associate pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church · 2016–2017[3]
• Adjunct professor, University of Dubuque · 2015–[3]
• Interfaith chaplain, Endicott College · 2012–2015[3]

Education

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Santa Clara University[3]
• Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary[3]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Says no one should face bankruptcy over a medical emergency and has said health care cuts in the 2025 reconciliation law (H.R. 1) harm Iowans.[2],[4]
• Agriculture
  Says she would work to reverse tariffs she says have hurt farmers, and supports passing a Farm Bill with year-round E15.[2],[4],[5]
• Immigration
  Supports border security and a "meaningful pathway for those who want to be here legally."[4]
• Education
  Opposes Iowa's private school voucher program and says public schools are underfunded.[2]
• Foreign Policy
  Says it is time to end the war in Iran.[5]

Voting record

Lindsay James has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words