Mandee Shivers
Mandee Shivers (Republican Party) is running for election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 11. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Shivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 11
Sinikka Waugh (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 11 on June 2, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 11
Mandee Shivers (R) and Jon Thorup (R) are running in the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 11 on June 2, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mandee Shivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shivers' responses.
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She has experience working with legislators at the Iowa Capitol and has successfully navigated the legislative process. Mandee's strong work ethic is rooted in faith, service, and respect for the Constitution, which will give our District the energetic support it needs.
Mandee's interest in serving as District 11's Senator has never been about politics as usual. It’s about ensuring government serves the people—not the other way around. She is focused on listening, engaging citizens, and wanting to make sure our District has a voice.- Sex Trafficking - No person should ever be bought, sold, or exploited. We must fight for protection and advocate for justice. This fight is deeply personal. Every life is sacred, and we must defend the vulnerable. We must champion stronger laws and hold perpetrators accountable. Protecting the vulnerable is not optional—it is a moral obligation we must uphold.
- Parental Rights - Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children—a right rooted in family, conscience, and love. Every child is uniquely made and learns in their own way. Parents are best positioned to choose the environment that safeguards their children’s hearts and minds, preserves their innocence, and cultivates their character. Whether public, private, religious, vocational, charter, or home-based, each option deserves support to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive according to their family’s values and beliefs. This sacred responsibility belongs to parents—not the government.
- Property Tax - Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream and the foundation of family stability. Yet rising property taxes place a heavy burden on families and threaten the very idea of true ownership. Policies must protect homeowners, prevent unjust increases, and ensure no one is taxed out of their home. Ownership should be honored—not penalized.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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