2025 IA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Iowa Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
Would have tightened insurance requirements for pipeline operators and redefined "common carrier" status to limit eminent domain use-particularly affecting carbon-capture pipelines.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. DEI Ban
Prohibits public entities-including state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, community colleges, and public universities-from spending any public or private funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, roles, or initiatives.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
Lowers the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) and instant runoff voting (IRV) in state and local elections.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Government Overreach in Driving
Makes it illegal to use a handheld electronic device (such as a phone) while driving unless it's in hands-free or voice-activated mode.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Defining Sex
Establishes a strictly biological definition of "sex" based on birth anatomy and removes "gender identity" as a protected category under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-039
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
N/A Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-044
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-037
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-046
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-041
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-048
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-042
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-050
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-040
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-036
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-043
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-047
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-045
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-049
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Carbon Sequestration Rules
2. DEI Ban
3. Weapon Carry Age Reduction
4. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
5. Government Overreach in Driving
6. Defining Sex
