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Bill Schafer
Bill Schafer (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.
Schafer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2020
See also: Iowa's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
Iowa's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
Iowa's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Iowa District 3
Incumbent Cindy Axne defeated David Young and Bryan Holder in the general election for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cindy Axne (D) | 48.9 | 219,205 |
 | David Young (R) | 47.5 | 212,997 | |
 | Bryan Holder (L) | 3.4 | 15,361 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 384 | ||
| Total votes: 447,947 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3
Incumbent Cindy Axne advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy Axne | 99.2 | 76,681 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 623 | ||
| Total votes: 77,304 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3
David Young defeated Bill Schafer in the Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Young | 69.5 | 39,103 |
 | Bill Schafer | 30.1 | 16,904 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 227 | ||
| Total votes: 56,234 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bill Schafer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schafer's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
National Security/ Border Security Constitution/ Bill of Rights Health Care
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The importance of our Bill of Rights in preserving our personal freedoms. The eroding of our First and Second amendments. Our public policy ought to be one that requires federal solutions where directed in the constitution, but seeks state and local solutions as emphasized in the Tenth amendment.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Floyd Schafer. My father is a strong influence on my work ethic and self reliance. President Ronald Reagan. President Reagans confidence in the American people, pride in the United States and selfless servant characteristics. Military Service Men and Women. These Americans sacrifice tremendously in support of this great nation.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The United States constitution and our Bill of Rights.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, servant of the people and work ethic.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I'm not interested in legacy. I am interested in principled service to the people of Iowa District 3 and our nation.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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