Jody Puffett

Government Reform I will not certify any election results that I don’t feel comfortable with. In addition, I believe Congress should pass legislation similar to SOX for our election processes and require state election results to be subject to independent audit. Government Reform I believe in a smaller federal government and putting more power back to the state and local governments. In general, the closer you are to the issue or problem, the more likely you are to solve the problem - and you are likely to solve it more quickly and less expensively. Guns I am a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment, had my own concealed carry permit before Iowa become a constitutional carry state, and I support required background checks prior to an individual being able to purchase a firearm. I also believe strongly in firearm training for anyone who carries a weapon. Immigration I support legal immigration that creates opportunities for deserving individuals, but priority must be given to protecting our country and that means vetting everyone who comes here. Abortion / Contraception I support IVF. In fact, one of the most heartwarming moments in my life was being in the room when a dear friend got a call from her doctor that their IVF treatment finally worked - and she was pregnant! Abortion / Contraception As a legislator, I would never support a complete ban on abortion as I believe women should have abortion options early in their pregnancies. However, I find legalizing abortions up to the moment of birth to be barbaric and I would also vote no on any proposed federal legislation that would allow it. Civil Rights I believe only U.S. citizens should be allowed to vote, and I believe voter ID with proof of citizenship should be required in every state.