- Chris McGowanRepublican$853K raised
- David DawsonDemocratic$240K raised
- Jermaine DeckerIndependent✓ Verified
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Chris McGowan supports creating a strong economy by backing agriculture, small business, and fair trade to ensure Washington prioritizes Iowa's economic contributions, and he supports fighting the flow of fentanyl, combating human trafficking, and cooperating with intelligence and border enforcement to keep terrorists out 13. David Dawson supports raising the federal minimum wage, passing the PRO Act to strengthen unions, expanding the Child Tax Credit, investing in affordable child care, and enforcing antitrust laws against monopolies, and he supports protecting voting rights, restoring the Voting Rights Act, opposing restrictions on personal freedoms, and ensuring government accountability and transparency 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 14, 2026.
| Issue | Chris McGowanRepublican | David DawsonDemocratic | Jermaine DeckerIndependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | McGowan supports creating a strong economy by backing agriculture, small business, and fair trade to ensure Washington prioritizes Iowa's economic contributions. | Dawson supports raising the federal minimum wage, passing the PRO Act to strengthen unions, expanding the Child Tax Credit, investing in affordable child care, and enforcing antitrust laws against monopolies. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Chris McGowan supports creating a strong economy by backing agriculture, small business, and fair trade to ensure Washington prioritizes Iowa's economic contributions 1. David Dawson supports raising the federal minimum wage, passing the PRO Act to strengthen unions, expanding the Child Tax Credit, investing in affordable child care, and enforcing antitrust laws against monopolies 2. | |||
| Healthcare | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Dawson supports lowering prescription drug costs, expanding rural healthcare access, protecting the Affordable Care Act, opposing Medicaid cuts, and offering a public option while preserving private coverage. | No public position found. |
| Immigration | McGowan supports securing the southern border, stopping illegal immigration, and backing ICE enforcement to protect homeland safety. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Public Safety & Crime | McGowan supports fighting the flow of fentanyl, combating human trafficking, and cooperating with intelligence and border enforcement to keep terrorists out. | Dawson supports protecting voting rights, restoring the Voting Rights Act, opposing restrictions on personal freedoms, and ensuring government accountability and transparency. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Chris McGowan supports fighting the flow of fentanyl, combating human trafficking, and cooperating with intelligence and border enforcement to keep terrorists out 1. David Dawson supports protecting voting rights, restoring the Voting Rights Act, opposing restrictions on personal freedoms, and ensuring government accountability and transparency 2. | |||
| Abortion | McGowan supports defending life from conception to natural death as part of protecting traditional values. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Dawson will fight to close tax loopholes that allow billion-dollar corporations to avoid federal income taxes while ensuring working Iowans pay their fair share. | No public position found. |
| Energy & Environment | McGowan supports restoring energy independence and promoting policies that prioritize American energy production and workers. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | McGowan supports strengthening national defense by ensuring military personnel have necessary resources and advocating for veterans. | Dawson commits to holding accountable any president who tries to put themselves above the Constitution, emphasizing the rule of law. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Chris McGowan supports strengthening national defense by ensuring military personnel have necessary resources and advocating for veterans 1. David Dawson commits to holding accountable any president who tries to put themselves above the Constitution, emphasizing the rule of law 2. | |||