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Sarah Trone Garriott

Democrat

Iowa state senator, District 14

Sarah Trone Garriott is an Iowa state senator and Lutheran minister who has served in the Iowa Senate since 20217. She is the Democratic nominee for Iowa's 3rd District in November 202671.

Where they stand 11 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Term limitsYes, but longer limits that still allow long service, such as 12 years per chamberhigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Her website says she will push term limits of "a 12-year cap: six House terms or two Senate terms" and that she has already written term-limit legislation in Iowa. (2026) source
    • As a state senator, was the lead sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 10, a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution limiting legislators to 12 consecutive years of service. (2025) source
  • HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website supports rolling back the Medicaid cuts, extending the ACA tax credits, and letting "more Iowans access care earlier through Medicare." (2026) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website says "I support a full ban on stock trading by any member of Congress, the White House, and their staff." (2026) source
  • Supreme Court reformKeep nine seats and life tenure, but pass an enforceable ethics codemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website calls for "a clear, enforceable ethics code" for Supreme Court justices, including recusal over financial stakes, gift disclosure and an independent enforcement body. (2026) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website praises Iowa's nonpartisan agency that draws maps and says she will "push to ban partisan gerrymandering nationwide." (2026) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website says she will "work to ban super PACs and overturn Citizens United" and ban corporate PAC money. (2026) source
    • As a state senator, cosponsored Senate Joint Resolution 2009, a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution barring corporations from election activity and political donations. (2026) source
  • Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • As a state senator, cosponsored Senate File 2045, which would raise Iowa's minimum wage to $15 an hour and adjust it each year with Social Security cost-of-living increases. (2026) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize and regulate it like alcoholmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • As a state senator, cosponsored Senate Joint Resolution 6, a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution making adult cannabis possession and sale lawful and regulated. (2023) source
    • As a state senator, cosponsored Senate Joint Resolution 2003, a similar proposed amendment. (2022) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
    Said · low confidence
    • Her website says she will "work to restore nationwide protections for abortion access" and safeguard contraception, IVF and prenatal care, adding that these are decisions for patients, doctors and family. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her website supports comprehensive immigration reform that "secures the border, streamlines legal pathways, protects Dreamers" and holds ICE accountable. (2026) source
  • Trade and tariffsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her website calls for "ending the reckless tariff policy that is raising prices on ordinary families." (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Business regulation, Guns, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Electoral College, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Record

  • Served in the Iowa Senate, District 22, from 2021 to 2023 and has represented District 14 since January 3, 20237.
  • Won the 2024 Iowa Senate District 14 race by 20,467 votes to 20,4387.
  • Lutheran (ELCA) minister with a Harvard Divinity School degree7.
  • Won the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. House District 3 with 99.3% of votes cast7.
  • Listed as the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 3 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot1.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$5,293,773raised
$1,434,089spent
$3,859,683cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $894,587 in gifts under $200$4,755,755
  • PACs and other political committees$439,351
  • Political party committees$11,435
  • The candidate's own money and loans$120
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$86,620

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. NO SURRENDER FUNDPAC$10,000
  2. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSPAC$10,000
  3. THE NEXT 50 PACPAC$10,000
  4. UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAWPAC$10,000
  5. MOMS FED UPPAC$10,000
  6. HMPPAC$10,000
  7. CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC)PAC$10,000
  8. WAY BACK PACPAC$10,000
  9. THE JUNO FUNDPAC$10,000
  10. JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION PAC (JOE-PAC)PAC$10,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (12)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (last updated 8/19/2026)Iowa Secretary of State
  2. A Higher Standard for WashingtonSarah for Iowa
  3. Immigration that is smart, fair, and reflects our valuesSarah for Iowa
  4. Health care that is affordable and there when you need itSarah for Iowa
  5. Making life more affordable for all of usSarah for Iowa
  6. Reproductive freedom is personal and non-negotiableSarah for Iowa
  7. Sarah Trone GarriottBallotpedia
  8. Senate Joint Resolution 10 (2025), as introducedIowa Legislature
  9. Senate Joint Resolution 2009 (2026), as introducedIowa Legislature
  10. Senate File 2045 (2026), as introducedIowa Legislature
  11. Senate Joint Resolution 6 (2023), as introducedIowa Legislature
  12. Senate Joint Resolution 2003 (2022), as introducedIowa Legislature