Cindy Axne
RACE SUMMARY: In 2018 Cindy Axne defeated the incumbent Republican and became one of the first women from Iowa elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is running for re-election again in 2022.
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PARTY: Democrat
BORN: 4/20/1965
EDUCATION: University of Iowa (BA), Northwestern University (MA)
OCCUPATION: Chicago-based Tribune Company in strategic planning and leadership development
FAMILY: Married, 2 Children
RELIGION: Catholic
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ELECTED: 2018
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- Supports a two-state solution
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Committed to providing the support Israelis and Palestinians need for negotiations from the U.S.
- Supports a U.S.-Israel Relationship
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Stands with Planned Parenthood
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Believes that women's healthcare decisions should not be decided by politicians
She became one of the first women from Iowa elected to the U.S. House of Representatives along with IA Rep. Abby Finkenauer.
On January 30, 2019, Axne co-sponsored a bill to prevent future federal government shutdowns from happening.