David Young
Republican · IncumbentState Representative, Iowa House District 28
David Young is the Republican incumbent in Iowa House District 28 and has served in the Iowa House since 202312. He is a former U.S. representative (2015 to 2019) and former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley3.
Where they stand 6 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on H.F. 68, which created universal education savings accounts (55 to 45). (2023-01-23) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Voted · medium confidence- 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 (56 to 34). (2023-07-11) 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 (58 to 39). (2023-03-08) 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 (64 to 30). (2024-03-19) source
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
Kids onlineRequire app stores and platforms to verify age and get parental consentmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Cosponsored H.F. 2255, which would require parental authorization for minors to create social media accounts. (2024) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, 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, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (10)
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- Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (last updated 8/19/2026)Iowa Secretary of State
- David E. Young, legislator page (General Assemblies 90, 91)Iowa Legislature
- Hear Iowa House District 28 candidates on eminent domain, cancer rates (Des Moines Register questionnaire, May 12, 2026)Des Moines Register via AOL
- House Journal, January 23, 2023 (H.F. 68 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- House Journal, July 11, 2023 (H.F. 732 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- House Journal, March 8, 2023 (S.F. 538 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- House Journal, March 19, 2024 (S.F. 2340 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- House Journal, March 18, 2025 (H.F. 856 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- House Journal, May 13, 2025 (H.F. 856 roll call)Iowa House Journal
- H.F. 2255 (2024), bill historyIowa Legislature