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Governor:

Chet Culver on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for Chet Culver on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

Chuck Grassley on Gun Control

Republican Sr Senator (IA): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Grassley on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Tom Harkin on Gun Control

Democratic Jr Senator (IA): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tom Harkin on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Steven Rathje on Gun Control

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Steven Rathje on other issues.

No stance on record.

House:

Leonard Boswell on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (IA-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Boswell on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Bruce Braley on Gun Control

Democrat (District 1): Click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.

No stance on record.

Steve King on Gun Control

Republican Representative (IA-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve King on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Tom Latham on Gun Control

Republican Representative (IA-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Latham on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

David Loebsack on Gun Control

Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Loebsack on other issues.

Ban semi-automatics; require licenses & background checks. (Nov 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Tom Vilsack on Gun Control

Democratic IA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Vilsack on other issues.

Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Greg Ganske on Gun Control

Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.

Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)

Jim Leach on Gun Control

Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Leach on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jim Lightfoot on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Jim Lightfoot on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim Nussle on Gun Control

Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Nussle on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Daryl Northrop on Gun Control

2004 former Green challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daryl Northrop on other issues.

Renew assault weapon ban; more background checks. (Oct 2004)

Art Small on Gun Control

2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Art Small on other issues.

Ban semi-autos, keep fingerprints and more restrictions. (Aug 2004)

Greg Ganske on Gun Control

Former Republican Nominee (2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.

Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)

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