Iowa House Survey Results
Post Election
Dist. #: 1
House Candidate: Wes Whitead
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/18
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 2
House Candidate: Roger Wendt
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments: "I will oppose a helmet mandate law in Iowa. I
believe riders should wear a helmet, but not be mandated."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 3
House Candidate: Chuck Soderberg
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/22
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 4
House Candidate: Dwayne Alons
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/14
Comments: "I oppose the helmet mandate. I think motorcyclists
are wise to wear a helmet, but I agree that the choice should be theirs."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 5
House Candidate: Royd Chambers
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/7
Comments: "I would oppose a helmet mandate. I completely
agree with the position of the ABATE."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 6
House Candidate: Mike May
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 7
House Candidate: Marcie Frevert
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/15
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 8
House Candidate: Dolores Mertz
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/18
Comments: "I would oppose it. I have always held this
position and will continue to do so."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 9
House Candidate: McKinley Bailey
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 10
House Candidate: Dave Deyoe
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/16
Comments: "I would agree with your position - I would oppose a
helmet mandate."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 11
House Candidate: Henry Rayhons
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/16
Comments: "I would vote to oppose a helmet mandate! I have
always supported your position on no helmet mandates. I am impressed
with your Rider Education programs!"
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 12
House Candidate: Linda Upmeyer
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Not likely support
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: "I rarely vote for mandates and would not likely
support a helmet law. I do applaud your efforts to educate on the
merits of helmets. As a critical care nurse I've often seen the
results of not wearing a helmet and know the cost to taxpayers of that
decision. Too often there is no insurance or certainly not enough to
bear the cost of a complicated recovery."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 13
House Candidate: Bill Schickel
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/16
Comments: "Thank you for the question. While I believe we
should encourage the use of helmets through education, I oppose a helmet
mandate."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 14
House Candidate: Mark Kuhn
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/16
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 15
House Candidate: Brian Quirk
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 16
House Candidate: Chuck Gipp
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/21
Comments: Current majority leader.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 17
House Candidate: Patrick Grassley
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/30
Comments: Open seat, Dix running for Congrees.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 18
House Candidate: Andrew Wenthe
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/29
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 19
House Candidate: Bob Kressig
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/16
Comments: "I would oppose the mandate. Its about choices of the individual. They should know how to operate the motorcycle and the potential risks involved and make their own decisions."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 20
House Candidate: Doris Kelley
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: Open seat
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 21
House Candidate: Tami Wiencek
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/14
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 22
House Candidate: Deborah Berry
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 23
House Candidate: Dan Rasmussen
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 24
House Candidate: Roger Thomas
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 25
House Candidate: Thomas Schueller
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments: "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I would
not think of riding a motorcycle without a helmet. But I also will not vote to force motorcycle riders to wear one either."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 26
House Candidate: Polly Bukta
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no suppot.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 27
House Candidate: Pam Jochum
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 28
House Candidate: Pat Murphy
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments: "I would oppose it." Currently minority leader, possible
next speaker.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 29
House Candidate: Ro Foege
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 30
House Candidate: Dave Jacoby
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/26
Comments: "I would oppose a stand alone bill."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 31
House Candidate: Ray Zirkelbach
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 32
House Candidate: Steven Lukan
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 33
House Candidate: Dick Taylor
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments: "I Richard Taylor or Rep. Dick Taylor will oppose any
mandate to impose a helmet law."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 34
House Candidate: Todd Taylor
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/26
Comments: "First of all let me say how grateful I am to have the support of so many members of ABATE of Iowa, for so many years. My position on helmets has not (and will not) changed. Like ABATE of Iowa I am not anti-helmet, I am anti-helmet mandate. For the past 12 years as a legislator I oppose helmet mandates and will vote to oppose such a bill were
it to be introduced."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 35
House Candidate: Kraig Paulsen
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/21
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 36
House Candidate: Swati Dandekar
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: ABATE PAC support based on conversation with Maxwell
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 37
House Candidate: Art Staed
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/14
Comments: Open seat, lost to Elgin 2004
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 38
House Candidate: Tyler Olson
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/14
Comments: No response, no support.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 39
House Candidate: Dawn Pettengill
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 40
House Candidate: Lance Horbach
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/20
Comments: "I would not only oppose, but would speak on the floor
against."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 41
House Candidate: Paul Bell
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 42
House Candidate: Geri Huser
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 43
House Candidate: Mark Smith
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/23
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 44
House Candidate: Polly Granzow
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/22
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 45
House Candidate: Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 46
House Candidate: Lisa Heddens
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: Did not receive back, has told Mark in previous
conversations of opposing helmet mandates.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 47
House Candidate: Ralph Watts
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments: "I would oppose a mandated helmet law as I have always
done."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 48
House Candidate: Donovan Olson
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/22
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 49
House Candidate: Helen Miller
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 50
House Candidate: David Tjepkes
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/21
Comments: "Oppose, I have worked with your ABATE representatives in
the past two years and appreciate all your support."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 51
House Candidate: Rod Roberts
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 52
House Candidate: Gary Worthan
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer:
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: Special election 12-12-06
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 53
House Candidate: Dan Huseman
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 54
House Candidate: Christopher Rants
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/18
Comments: I wouldn't let the bill come to the floor. If it
came as an amendment I'd vote against it." Rants is currently Speaker of the House.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 55
House Candidate: Clarence Hoffman
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 56
House Candidate: Matt Windshitl
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/18
Comments: Beat Incumbent Wilderdyke in primary. "I would
oppose it wholeheartedly!"
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 57
House Candidate: Jack Drake
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 9/18
Comments: "I do not support a mandatory helmet law for motorcylists.
I look forward to working with you in the new session, assuming I am re-elected."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 58
House Candidate: Clel Baudler
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/19
Comments: "I would not support a helmet mandate - No, not on no,
but Hell No!"
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 59
House Candidate: Dan Clute
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/19
Comments: Maddox retiring
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 60
House Candidate: Libby Jacobs
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 61
House Candidate: Jo Oldson
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 62
House Candidate: Bruce Hunter
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 63
House Candidate: Scott Raecker
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: Did not receive back, have previous support on file from election 2000.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 64
House Candidate: Janet Petersen
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 65
House Candidate: Wayne Ford
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 66
House Candidate: Ako Abdul-Samad
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/14
Comments: Open seat.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 67
House Candidate: Kevin McCarthy
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments: Did not receive back, has told Mark in previous
conversations of opposing helmet mandates.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 68
House Candidate: Rick Olson
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 69
House Candidate: Walt Tomenga
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/24
Comments: "It is my policy not to fill out any surveys. To
fill out one and not another could infer something that is not true. I
stand by my voting record. After reviewing it if you have any
questions please contact me. I might add I am a motorcycle rider of 46
years. I have fought against mandatory helmet usage in the past and
will continue to do so in the future."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 70
House Candidate: Carmine Boal
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/16
Comments: "I would vote to oppose a helmet mandate."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 71
House Candidate: James Van Englenhoven
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 72
House Candidate: Richard Arnold
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/15
Comments: "I am and always have been pro choice to the wearing of a
helmet. It should be up to the motorcyclist to whether he or she should wear
a helmet, not the state. You have a very good program
with the Share the Road and Rider Education programs, which I support to my
fullest.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 73
House Candidate: Jodi Tymeson
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Oppose
Survey Status: rcvd 8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 74
House Candidate: Mark Davitt
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 75
House Candidate: Eric Palmer
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: sent 8/14
Comments: Lost to Carroll 2004
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 76
House Candidate: Betty DeBoef
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/24
Comments: "I would vote to oppose a helmet mandate, just like I
voted to oppose more restrictions on child seats, etc. People need to be
responsible for themselves. We don't need more "nanny government"
restrictions."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 77
House Candidate: Mary Macher
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 78
House Candidate: Vicki Lensing
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 79
House Candidate: Jeff Kaufmann
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/18
Comments: "I do not support a mandate. I
would support more funding to driver and rider education."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 80
House Candidate: Nathan Reichert
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
9/1
Comments: "I will oppose a helmet mandate for Iowa"
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 81
House Candidate: Jamie Van Fossen
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
9/19
Comments: "My opposition to a helmet mandate has not changed."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 82
House Candidate: Linda Miller
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/26
Comments: Beat inc. Hutter in primary.
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 83
House Candidate: Steven Olson
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 84
House Candidate: Elesha Gayman
Status:
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/24
Comments: See letter
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 85
House Candidate: Jim Lykam
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 86
House Candidate: Cindy Winckler
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 87
House Candidate: Tom Sands
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/17
Comments: "I would oppose the helmet mandate.
I have remained consistent on this and I will continue to."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 88
House Candidate: Dennis Cohoon
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/12
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 89
House Candidate: Sandra Greiner
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/17
Comments: "I have always opposed the Helmet Law in the past. It is
always dangerous to say you will support of oppose a bill until you have
read it to see what's in it. But if it's a single
issue bill, straight forward and maintains a cyclist's choice, I would
support."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 90
House Candidate: John Whitaker
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/17
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 91
House Candidate: Dave Heaton
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Prochoice
Survey Status: rcvd
8/26
Comments: "Pro Choice"
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 92
House Candidate: Phil Wise
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/23
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 93
House Candidate: Mary Gaskill
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/29
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 94
House Candidate: Kurt Swaim
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/18
Comments: "I agree completely with ABATES position on helmets. I
will vote to oppose the helmet mandate."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Yes
Dist. #: 95
House Candidate: Mike Reasoner
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/23
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 96
House Candidate: Cecil Dolecheck
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/16
Comments: "I would vote in opposition to a helmet mandate law."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 97
House Candidate: Richard Anderson
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: rcvd
9/18
Comments: "I don't see this coming up this year. I would support
this idea as an alternative to the helmet mandate which might prevent the
mandate you oppose and yet provide additional incentive to wear helmets: All
DOT motorcycle license instruction shall contain educational material on
motorcycle related injuries and helmet usage."
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 98
House Candidate: Greg Forristal
Status:
Party: Rep
Answer: No answer
Survey Status: sent 8/18
Comments: Gerald Jones retiring
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support:
Dist. #: 99
House Candidate: Doug Struyk
Status: Inc
Party: Rep
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
8/24
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes
Dist. #: 100
House Candidate: Paul Shomshor
Status: Inc
Party: Dem
Answer: Opposed
Survey Status: rcvd
9/20
Comments:
Pre-Election ABATE PAC Support: Yes