Joe Mitchell
Won the June 2 Republican primary
Mitchell is a Republican former Iowa state representative running for this open seat on a platform of fiscal restraint, lower taxes, and border security.[5][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
On the record — official actions
- actionServed on the Iowa House Administration and Rules, Commerce, Judiciary, State Government, and Ways and Means committees (2021-2022).[5]
- vote2021-03-17 · Voted yes on HF 756 (removing the permit requirement to carry a handgun in Iowa), which passed the Iowa House 60-37 on 2021-03-17.[8]
- vote2021-02-24 · Voted yes on SF 413 (an elections bill shortening the absentee-voting window and tightening voter-list maintenance), which passed the Iowa House 57-37 on 2021-02-24.[10]
- vote2022-02-16 · Voted yes on HF 2317 (replacing Iowa's graduated income tax with a 3.9% flat tax), which passed the Iowa House 61-37 on 2022-02-16.[9]
Positions on the issues
- OpposesProtect legal access to abortion
Mitchell's campaign site says he will "protect the right to life."[3]
- OpposesStricter gun lawsFrom recorded votes
Voted yes on HF 756 (removing the permit requirement to carry a handgun), which passed the Iowa House 60-37 on 2021-03-17.[8]
What they say: Mitchell's campaign site says he will "defend the Second Amendment."[3]
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporationsFrom recorded votes
Voted yes on HF 2317 (replacing Iowa's graduated income tax with a 3.9% flat tax), which passed the Iowa House 61-37 on 2022-02-16.[9]
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Mitchell's campaign site calls the situation at the border a national security risk and emphasizes secure borders and lawful immigration.[3]
- SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Mitchell's campaign site says he will "support and fund the police while working for practical reform."[3]
- SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
Mitchell's campaign site lists support for school choice among his education positions.[3]
In their words — priorities
Background
- Mitchell served as a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives representing District 84 from January 2019 to January 2023.[5]
Campaign money
Raised $1.9M · spent $1.0M · $896K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗