State Senator, Iowa Senate District 33

Carrie Koelker is the Republican incumbent in Iowa Senate District 33¹, serving in the Iowa Senate since 2019 and running against Democrat Mary Ungs-Sogaard¹². She is vice chair of the Senate Commerce Committee and chairs an appropriations subcommittee, and she spent almost 30 years in the tourism industry before and during her time in office²³.

Where they stand 10 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incesthigh

  Voted · high confidence

  • In a 2018 candidate questionnaire, said she is a pro-life candidate and would support legislation to protect the life of the unborn. (2018-10-18) source
  • Voted yes on H.F. 732, the 2023 heartbeat abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest if reported in time, fetal abnormality and medical emergency (Senate 32 to 17). (2023-07-11) source
  • Was listed as a sponsor of S.J.R. 2, a proposed amendment saying the Iowa Constitution does not recognize or secure a right to abortion or require public funding of abortion. (2021) source
• School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on H.F. 68, which created universal education savings accounts (Senate 31 to 18). (2023-01-23) source
• Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on S.F. 538, which bans gender transition procedures for minors (Senate 33 to 16). (2023-03-07) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on S.F. 2340, which made illegal reentry a state crime and let judges order people to leave the country (Senate 34 to 16). (2024-03-05) source
• E-Verify mandateRequire it for all employersmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Was listed as a sponsor of S.F. 108, which bars employers from knowingly employing unauthorized workers and also requires employers to verify new hires through E-Verify and certify it to the state, and requires E-Verify for employers that receive government economic development incentives. (2023) source
• DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on H.F. 856, which bans diversity, equity and inclusion offices and officers at public entities (Senate 34 to 16). (2025-05-09) source
• Safety net programsKeep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on S.F. 615, which adds work requirements to the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan and public assistance programs (Senate 33 to 15). (2025-03-25) source
  • Voted yes on the final Senate vote on S.F. 615 (33 to 13). (2025-05-13) source
• GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on H.F. 756, the 2021 permitless carry law (Senate 31 to 17). (2021-03-22) source
  • In a 2018 questionnaire, said she would support letting Iowans vote on adding protection of the right to bear arms to the Iowa Constitution. (2018-10-18) source
• Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on H.F. 2416, which bars transgender girls and women from girls and women's school sports teams (Senate 31 to 17). (2022-03-02) source
• MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow

  Questionnaire answer · low confidence

  • In a 2018 questionnaire, called medical cannabis for serious ailments a reasonable approach and said she does not support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (2018-10-18) source

No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Religion in schools, China policy.