Iowa state representative, District 31

Mary Madison, listed by the Legislature as Mary Lee Madison, is the Democratic state representative for Iowa House District 31 and has served since 2023; she is the ranking member of the House Environmental Protection Committee¹. She is a West Des Moines resident, an ordained minister, school counselor and educator²³. She is seeking a third term against Republican Kevin W. DuBay³.

Where they stand 9 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolshigh

  Said · high confidence

  • In the Des Moines Register questionnaire she said the first obvious budget cut would be the school voucher program. (2026-05) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2737 (2026), a bill that ends the education savings account program on a future date. (2026-03-09) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2152 (2026), a bill repealing the school tuition organization tax credit. (2026-01-26) source
  • Voted no on HF 68 (2023), the Students First Act creating education savings accounts; it passed the House 55 to 45. (2023-01-23) source
• AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Her campaign website lists making reproductive health care a priority and says reproductive justice includes equal access to safe abortion. (2026) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HJR 9 (2023), a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution on the right to reproductive care. (2023-04-06) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HJR 10 (2025), a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution on the right to reproductive care. (2025-02-28) source
  • Voted no on HF 732 (2023 special session), which bans abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, with listed exceptions; it passed the House 56 to 34. (2023-07-11) source
• MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 442 (2023), a bill that legalizes and licenses retail marijuana and expunges marijuana convictions. (2023-02-24) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2206 (2026), a bill that legalizes and licenses retail marijuana and expunges marijuana convictions. (2026-01-29) source
• Minimum wageRaise it to around $15medium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • In the Register questionnaire she said she supports a living wage. (2026-05) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 283 (2025), a bill increasing the Iowa minimum hourly wage. (2025-02-10) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2378 (2026), a bill increasing the Iowa minimum hourly wage. (2026-02-10) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2293 (2024), a bill increasing the Iowa minimum hourly wage. (2024-02-05) source
• Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2631 (2026), a bill creating a state family and medical leave insurance program with paid, job-protected leave. (2026-02-19) source
• GunsAdd universal background checks and red-flag lawsmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2130 (2024), a bill requiring criminal history background checks for firearm sales and transfers. (2024-01-24) source
  • Is a listed sponsor of HF 2297 (2024), a bill creating an extreme risk protective order for people who pose a danger with firearms. (2024-02-05) source
• DEI programsNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted no on HF 856 (2025), which bars state and local government entities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion offices or officers; the House passed it 61 to 37. (2025-03-18) source
  • Voted no when the House passed HF 856 again, 59 to 32, after the Senate amended it. (2025-05-13) source
• ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted no on SF 2340 (2024), which makes illegal reentry into Iowa by certain noncitizens a state crime; it passed the House 64 to 30. (2024-03-19) source
• Gender care for minorsNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted no on SF 538 (2023), which bans gender transition procedures for minors with some exceptions; it passed the House 58 to 39. (2023-03-08) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, 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, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, Religion in schools, China policy.