Dawn Driscoll

Dawn Driscoll is a Republican candidate running for re-election to the Iowa State Senate representing District 46 in the upcoming election on November 8. She is currently on the Iowa State Senate representing District 38.

The standing committees she is currently a part of are agriculture, labor and business, relations, local government, natural resources, environment, and transportation.

She is married to husband Joe, and they have three children together, Andy, Erin, and Erica. Her hometown is Williamsburg, IA, and her birthplace is Annawan, IL. She earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Western Illinois University.

Driscoll is making tackling inflation her primary focus in the Iowa Senate.

“I have spent the last several months going across the district and talking to the voters about the issues that are affecting them the most. Now, I’m going through and door-knocking Senate District 46 for the second time, and the focus remains the same – Iowans are concerned about their budgets, how inflation is affecting all of their expenses and how high prices are affecting their daily lives. In the Iowa Senate, my main focus will be combatting the record inflation caused by Biden and his allies and bringing some relief to Iowa’s hard-working families.

Driscoll wants to continue to support farmers and make sure agriculture continues to be a primary focus.

“Two years ago, I ran for the Iowa Senate to support Iowa farmers and agriculture and be a voice for them at the state capitol. I believe a common-sense voice for agriculture is more important than ever, and I believe we need a voice for common-sense solutions to the problems Iowans are facing today.”

Driscoll believes her work ethic was instilled by her father while growing up on a farm.

“Growing up on a farm, my father used to tell me, ‘We might not have the fanciest equipment or the best cattle to show, but we will never be out-worked’. This mentality has stuck with me, and has a quality that sticks with me whatever I may be doing, whether it’s raising cattle, campaigning, or working to improve the lives of Iowans. I will work tirelessly when doing the job.”

Driscoll points to her previous successes to sway any undecided voters.   

“When talking to undecided voters, I want them to know their main concerns are my main concerns. After talking with thousands of voters at their doors, Iowans are concerned with inflation and how it is affecting their budgets. Families have a lot of other concerns too. They’re concerned about education, having a voice in what is being taught in classrooms, and worried about whether their child is getting the best education they can. They want to ensure their communities are safe and protected. During my two years in the Senate, our state has seen a lot of success. A record budget surplus was just announced because I supported responsible budgeting. We were the most resilient state in the country when it came to facing the pandemic and any financial difficulties it included, and Iowa has also been rated the number one state for opportunity. My message for an undecided voter is, do you want to continue and build on these successes?”

Driscoll has confidence her real life and professional experiences make her a great fit for this position.

“I am a sixth-generation farmer, raising cattle with my husband and my three kids. In the past, I have been proud to serve as president of the Iowa County Farm Bureau, and I’ve been an active volunteer in my community, especially where agriculture is concerned. I was the chairman of the Ag in the Classroom program, a 4-H community leader, and I’m still a recruiter in the agriculture industry. I will be a strong voice for agriculture and Iowa’s farmers in the Iowa Senate, stand up for families who need relief and common-sense solutions, and support policies that will bring opportunities and growth to our communities across the state.”

Kevin Kinney

Kevin Kinney is a Democratic candidate running for re-election to the Iowa State Senate representing District 46 in the upcoming election on November 8.

He is currently on the Iowa State Senate representing District 39. The standing committees he is apart of are agriculture, ethics, and judiciary.

He is married to wife Debbie, and they have two children, Shaun and Megan. He was born and raised in Oxford, IA. He served Johnson County for 28 years as Deputy Sheriff.

Kinney has a clear goal on what public policies he wants to be addressed.

“There are three main areas I plan to focus on when re-elected. 1.) Extending the civil statute of limitations for sexual abuse survivors. 2.) We need to create more well-paying jobs and economic opportunity throughout Iowa, but especially in rural communities. Iowa can’t be successful if our rural towns aren’t thriving. 3.) The state should also do much more to assist with childcare for working families. Having dependable access to childcare unlocks a wide range of employment opportunities that wouldn’t be available without it.”

Kinney’s background in law enforcement gives him faith in his qualities as a leader.

“I believe deeply in the value of giving back and making sure we protect our most vulnerable. And I’ve tried to do that my entire life first by serving in law enforcement for nearly 30 years, then as a member of the Clear Creek Amana School Board, and now as a State Senator. Iowans deserve leaders who are willing to put their collective interests above their own personal ambition. I’m not running for re-election for me. I’m running to continue the work of protecting victims of sexual assault, stamping out human trafficking, bringing more jobs to rural Iowa, helping farmers compete, and making sure our communities are safe.”

Kinney believes in helping Iowans, even if it means crossing party lines.

“I try to do what’s right for my constituents and not just what’s politically advantageous. I’ve voted for Republican legislation that I thought was the right policy and I’ve supported Democratic bills that I believed would help Iowans. Like most Americans, I don’t worry about what political party someone belongs to. I’ll work with anyone, from any background, to make Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Kinney wants voters to be re-assured by his first-hand experiences.

“My 30 years in law enforcement, nearly nine years on the school board, and a lifetime working on the farm gives me a unique perspective. I have experience with many of the issues we are grappling with as a state because I dealt with them on almost a daily basis in one form or another. I’ve seen how education can level the playing field for our students. I’ve counseled victims of sexual abuse. I’ve witnessed the heavy hand of government regulation stifle our agriculture economy. And, in each of those cases, I’ve worked on issues in Des Moines to help fix the underlying problems. I stood up against burdensome regulation, helped strengthen sexual abuse laws, and strongly opposed stripping our rural schools of critical resources. I’ll continue to bring my first-hand experiences to bear on important issues facing our state.”