Mary Ungs-Sogaard
DemocratPart-time staff at a nonprofit news organization; former community newspaper publisher
Mary Ungs-Sogaard is the Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate District 33, challenging Republican incumbent Carrie Koelker1. She was a community newspaper publisher for about a dozen Eastern Iowa papers, was appointed by the governor to the Iowa Public Information Board for a four-year term (two years as chair), and now works part time for a nonprofit news organization2. She lists cost of living, health care and brain health, and Iowa's land and water as her priorities3.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Childcare and pre-KTarget free pre-K and subsidies to low-income and priority familiesmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Said childcare access could be helped by increasing state childcare assistance eligibility and updating grant programs. (2026-09-30) source
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Listed incentives to build more homes and duplexes, encouraging accessory dwelling units, and banning algorithmic rent fixing to bring down prices. (2026-09-30) source
Minimum wageRaise it modestlylow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Said increasing the minimum wage should be accomplished, without naming an amount. (2026-09-30) source
Drug pricesSet legal price limits on all prescription drugs for every buyerlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Said healthcare costs could be lowered by capping prescription drug prices. (2026-09-30) source
Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentiveslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Said expanding affordable renewable energy programs, rather than shutting them down, would help lower costs. (2026-09-30) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, School choice, Curriculum and books, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Record
- Served on the Iowa Public Information Board by gubernatorial appointment for a four-year term, two years as chair, per her own account2.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.