Iowa State Senate District 45 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Iowa State Senate District 45 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Iowa State Senate District 45

Janice Weiner defeated Harold Weilbrenner in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 45 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janice Weiner (D)	82.0	20,273
	Submit photo	Harold Weilbrenner (R)	17.9	4,428
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	27

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,728
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Janice Weiner (D)

We must maintain strong democratic institutions, including making it easier to vote, not harder.

Abortion is a fundamental right - women and all persons should have agency over their own bodies; it is healthcare and no one else should be "in" the doctors' office with her.

Quality public schools are the backbone of our society and deserve to be fully funded so that all children can thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Janice Weiner (D)

I am passionate about participatory democracy and have been living that passion since I returned home to Iowa. Public education is also key, including early childhood education and a robust childcare system where childcare workers are paid what they are worth. The education continuum includes post-secondary education - the trades, community college and university. All are essential to solving our workforce crisis and creating a state where young people want to stay.

See also

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