Kim Reynolds

Nationalist

Republican

Governor

Iowa

Current Position: Governor of Iowa

Policy Positions

Against Section 8 housing vouchers; signed legislation allowing landlords to reject tenants using housing vouchers

Against vaccine passports; signed law prohibiting businesses from requiring proof of vaccination
For loosening child labor laws; signed bill allowing teens to work more hours
For paid family leave for state employees; signed HF 889 providing paid family leave

Against face mask mandates during COVID-19 pandemic (initially opposed, later implemented limited mandate)

For educational vouchers; signed Students First Act making private school vouchers available

Against abortion rights; signed six-week abortion ban, signed fetal heartbeat bill, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions, and supports state constitutional amendment to remove abortion protections
Against same-sex marriage (endorsed ban in 2010, but later called it 'settled' issue after Supreme Court ruling)
Against transgender rights; signed law banning transgender girls from female sports teams, banned gender-affirming care for minors, required bathroom use based on sex at birth, and signed law removing gender identity as protected class from civil rights

For restoring voting rights to felons; signed executive order allowing felons to vote after completing sentence

For anti-immigration enforcement; signed bill allowing state law enforcement to arrest undocumented migrants previously deported

For gun rights; signed constitutional carry law allowing handgun purchase and carry without permits