Sarah Corkery
Sarah Corkery (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source] She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
Sarah Corkery lives in Iowa. Her career experience includes working in healthcare advocacy.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Iowa's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Iowa's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
Iowa's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Iowa District 2
Incumbent Ashley Hinson, Sarah Corkery, and Jody Madlom Puffett are running in the general election for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Jody Madlom Puffett (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2
Sarah Corkery advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarah Corkery | 99.4 | 10,479 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 10,539 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jacob Wieland (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2
Incumbent Ashley Hinson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Hinson | 98.6 | 22,626 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 327 | ||
| Total votes: 22,953 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stephen Kephart (R)
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign website
Sarah Corkery’s campaign website stated the following:
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Where we are: Iowa’s health outcomes need to improve. The 2023 Cancer in Iowa report found that Iowa was the only state with a significant increase in cancer rates between 2014-2019 and has the second-highest incidents of cancer in the country. According to a 2017 report by the Treatment Advocacy Center, Iowa is the worst place in the country for access to psychiatric bed availability, with only 1.2 beds per 100,000 adults, while the national average is 12. While Iowans are insured at high rates, they too often forego care because of rising healthcare costs, burdensome insurance hurdles, and declining rural hospitals. Where we could be: As a breast cancer survivor and the parent of a child with disabilities, I have seen how broken healthcare systems and unresponsive leadership have failed everyday Iowans. Iowans need more investments in mental health care, support for family caregivers, expanded services for our aging population, and assurances that Medicare and Medicaid will be protected. We need to start addressing the root causes of cancer, mental health crises, and obesity. We have world-class medical facilities in our cities - we need to create stronger urban-rural healthcare partnerships to maintain our rural hospitals. Sarah on “Universal Healthcare?”: “We need a system that has many ways, both public and private, for Americans to find and afford healthcare coverage. Much like many issues, it should be a personal choice. I believe there needs to be a public option to help those most in need. This would allow people an additional channel to buy healthcare insurance if an unexpected health experience happens. If you made more than $168,000 last year, the government stops charging the social security payroll tax at $168,001 and up. The government artificially "caps" the tax at an income level, but say you earned $268,000 - that means the richest people stop paying their fair share after $168,000. The tax stops. They aren't charged a social security tax on the extra $100,000. At one point in my career, I was paid enough that this same tax went away on my check after a while, and even then, I thought it was wrong and should be changed. This type of fix would make a public option financially viable.”
Where we are: My opponent supports a radical national abortion ban that without exceptions for rape and incest. Iowa’s state legislature is about to pass a draconian 6 week ban. Our rights have never been more in jeopardy than they are right now. Where we could be: My position is simple. Government doesn’t need to practice medicine, doctors do. I trust Iowans to make the best medical decisions for themselves. These types of decisions belong to you with consultation with your doctor. Iowans value freedom and autonomy, and that’s what I will fight for in Congress. Sarah on Abortion: “All reproductive health decisions should be between a woman and her doctors and/or spiritual advisor. Period.”
Where we are: Over the last few years, Republican politicians have been on the attack against Iowa’s public schools. Funding cuts, lack of support for teachers, and the privatization of our school system through vouchers that only benefit the wealthy. Where we could be: Iowans deserve a world-class education. As the parent of a child with disabilities, I know that public education is the best option for serving the diverse needs of our children. Private schools in Iowa — 94% of which are religious-based — can turn away my son and other kids with disabilities since these schools don’t have the financial capacity to "afford" accommodations even with the voucher program. Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires public schools in Iowa to provide necessary accommodations. We need public money in public schools, alongside affordable pre-K and investments in our trade schools, community colleges, and state universities. Sarah on “Eliminating student debt and offering free in-state college tuition?”: “I agree that we need to help the people with the most need to afford college. I don’t support a broad movement to eliminate student loan debt because I think there needs to also be personal accountability. We need to make sure those with the greatest need are first in line for help. Pell grants, for example, help make college more affordable for students from low-income backgrounds. For those choosing advanced degrees, they will have more debt, but hopefully they have weighed their cost-benefit analysis as well. To me, the student debt crisis underscores the importance of making sure we take financial literacy education seriously from an early age.”
Where we are: Iowa has long been a leader on the national stage - for public education, agricultural innovation, and renewable energy, but the majority of our counties have seen a declining population nearly every year for the last century. Corporate consolidation has made it more difficult for everyday Iowans to get by. It’s time for Iowans to take back control of our economic drivers from monopolies run by multinational companies. Where we could be: With antitrust legislation, smart investments in small business development, rural utility improvements and other infrastructure advancements, affordable college, and a higher minimum wage, we can create better opportunities for all Iowans.
Where we are: Iowa is the leading producer of soybeans, eggs, pork, and corn. Our state’s 85,000 farmers help feed our families and the world. There is so much to be proud of when we think about Iowa’s agricultural economy, but it’s not working for everyone. The average age of farmers is growing, and we need to explore ways to keep the next generation on the land. Where we could be: We need continued investment in our commodity growers while also meeting the needs of the ever-expanding coalition of young and diversified farming operations that produce fresh produce, specialty crops, and dairy products for our communities. Our agriculture system needs to work for farmers of all sizes. Real investments in our agriculture industry won’t just boost the local economy, and create jobs, but they will help protect our food supply and, with it, our national security. Food security is national security. I will seek to join the House Agriculture Committee to help strengthen our farm safety net and keep Iowa’s place as an agricultural leader.
“I am the only candidate in a swing House seat in the entire country to support a real ceasefire. My race will decide control of the House of Representatives. If I win, it sends a message that pro-peace candidates can win everywhere.” See Sarah's interview with local news here. I support: An immediate permanent ceasefire in Gaza. A universal uniform set of humanitarian requirements to receive US aid or military funding. No more endless war and irresponsible use of US weapons and personnel abroad.
Where we are: Unions are a fundamental part of the Iowa way of life. At a time when working conditions and wages are not remotely close to what they should be, it’s no surprise that workers are looking to collective bargaining agreements as the way forward. Our politicians are selling our workers out to foreign corporations resorting to promoting child and illegal immigrant labor to undercut our wages to make a quick profit. Where we could be: It’s time to protect our fundamental right to join a union and organize, and safeguard Iowan jobs and wages. Sarah on “Raising the minimum wage to at least $15/hour?”: “Yes, I want the minimum wage raised. The average annual pay for a livable wage in Iowa is roughly $25/hour. The minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25. The good news is that due to supply and demand, the average wage in Iowa is around $20.” No state has kept its minimum wage at $7.25 longer than Iowa. And we know small businesses must incur this cost and find ways to cut expenses or raise prices. As a small-business owner, I’m a big advocate for supporting small businesses in Iowa. Nothing is free and the cost will be adjusted in some way that affects consumers. We need to work across the aisle with our business friends to find solutions that work for everyone.”
Where we are: Iowa has a trailblazing history of advancing the rights and liberties of our people (e.g., the University of Iowa was the first public university to award law degrees to women and Black Americans, Iowa was the third state to allow interracial marriage and the third state to legalize same-sex marriage, and Iowa’s own Senator Tom Harkin created the Americans with Disabilities Act). However, politicians are focused on dividing Iowans for their own personal gain, and the rights of our most vulnerable are constantly in jeopardy. Where we could be: I will stand up for every Iowan — including communities of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all faiths, and those with disabilities. My commitment is grounded in Iowa’s state motto: "our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” I, like most Iowans, believe that we all must have the freedom to live our lives the way we see fit, and to be their most authentic selves, without persecution. Sarah on Supporting the LGTBQ+ Community "God does not make mistakes. All of life is precious and with value. All of life is a spectrum. We are all here to lift each other up, and if we can’t do that, at the very least, we shouldn’t be hurting anyone and jeopardizing their ability to live freely. Love is love.”
Where we are: The path to energy independence runs through Iowa, plain and simple. We are the leading wind energy state and we are rapidly transitioning our grid to welcome the clean energy economy. Where we could be: We have the opportunity to leverage our position as a leader in wind energy into an even bigger system of sustainable investments in Iowa. As your next member of Congress, I will support policies that lower energy costs, create clean energy jobs, and help make our country energy-independent. Sarah on “Clean water and reducing cancer risks?” “Yes, we need to have clean water and save our environment from climate change. We need to do everything we can to clean up our water and fields. I’ve had cancer — these are words no one wants to hear. And we know that farmers get cancer too. Since it affects us all, we need to work together on solutions. We need to incentivize farmers to work on environmentally-friendly practices that reduce pollution. Ashley has told constituents that our water is “just fine” and has a “special report” explaining it that has never turned up. If Ashley believes our water is fine, I welcome her to come to the Cedar River and take a drink to prove it.”
Where we are: Whether in Des Moines or in Washington, special interests are in charge of our politicians. Our system works for the revolving door of politicians and lobbyists but not for regular Iowans. Meanwhile, some leaders are seeking to undermine the democratic processes that ensure our voices are represented in government and that our service members and veterans have worked hard to protect. Where we could be: We must restore faith in our Democracy, by standing up to those trying to dismantle it and implementing common-sense reforms against political corruption. From banning congressional stock trading to preventing politicians from becoming lobbyists, we must act to make sure that our elected leaders are serving our interests. Our opponent and her dark money, special interest allies have viciously attacked our democracy, and it is our duty to fight back and defend our country.
“The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 18 is gun violence. We all know we have a serious problem. It’s guns. After the Perry High School shooting in Iowa, Ashley Hinson said there’s no way to ‘legislate away this kind of hate.’ I disagree. It’s the duty of our elected leaders to do something about problems. That's why I support common sense gun safety including the following: 1. Getting guns out of the hands of minors. 2. With that in mind, holding adults responsible who make guns accessible to minors or are reckless in the way they store them. 3. Making sure all guns stay out of our schools and off school property. 4. Ensuring that guns stay out of the hands of people who are a threat to others due to emotional or mental health challenges. 5. Increasing the number of trained mental health counselors in public schools. After Sandy Hook, there has been insufficient action on gun reform and dozens of school shootings since… a murderer shot down a room full of special-needs and preschool children is one of the most heartbreaking events I could imagine. I grieve daily for these families. And as parents of three kids, Chris and I send them off to school with that worry forever weighing on our minds since their first active-shooter drill. These shootings are getting closer and closer to home. We can do better for Iowa and our families. Action is possible.” |
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| —Sarah Corkery’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Corkery for Congress, "Meet Sarah," accessed May 31, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Sarah Corkery’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed May 31, 2024
