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Austin Baeth — State House District 36
Democratic · Iowa general election, November 3, 2026.
FAustin BaethDemocratic
Incumbent state representative for District 36; Democrat.
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Iowa Journal roll calls: No on HF 68, HF 732, HF 856, SF 2442, SF 418, SF 496, SF 538. Ratings: NRA-PVF F, iVoterGuide "Verified Liberal".
- Life: Voted No on HF 732 (2023), Iowa's six-week fetal heartbeat abortion law.
- Family: Voted No on SF 538 (2023 ban on gender-transition procedures for minors), SF 496 (2023 parental rights/curriculum) and SF 418 (2025 removing gender identity from the Civil Rights Act).
- Religious liberty: No direct religious-liberty vote or statement found.
- 2nd Amendment: Rated F by NRA-PVF for 2026; Iowa Firearms Coalition scorecard vote index 12.7%, total -52.
- Limited gov’t: Voted No on HF 68 (2023 school-choice accounts) and No on HF 856 (2025 DEI ban).
- Fiscal: Voted No on SF 2442 (2024 3.8% flat income tax).