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Sonya Swan
Sonya Swan (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 43. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Swan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Swan was born on October 23, 1967.
Elections
2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Jennifer Konfrst defeated Sonya Swan in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 43 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer Konfrst (D) | 57.4 | 9,948 |
 | Sonya Swan (R)  | 42.5 | 7,375 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 17,337 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Jennifer Konfrst advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 43 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Konfrst | 99.7 | 4,354 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 4,367 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 43
Sonya Swan advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 43 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sonya Swan | 99.0 | 1,686 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 1,703 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sonya Swan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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When she arrived in West Des Moines years ago, she began teaching small classes in her home, serving parents and children. Before long, she was raising her own family of 4 beautiful daughters. She home educated her children, ran food co-ops, was active in the faith community, and served as a citizen advocate at the Iowa Capitol for many years.
Using her passion for health education, combined with her community-building skills, she became an entrepreneur to support her family and built a thriving business and community of leaders. Helping others achieve their dreams and push through their obstacles is one of her many passions.
She now speaks nationally and internationally, on success principles, life skills, health and entrepreneurship. Her children inspire her every day to fight for stronger communities, medical reform, educational opportunities, environmental responsibility, and a healthier economy for all Iowans.- This is the time to bring civility and common sense back to our discussions. We will have a country and a planet in which our children can thrive if we leave anger and bitterness behind while cultivating a culture of compassion, dignity, honesty, integrity, accountability, self-control and respect.
- Success is not the attainment of a goal, it is who we become in pursuit of that goal. As we work together to find new solutions, and listen to each other with the intent to understand, we will create meaningful legislation, and expand our potential in all areas of life.
- We must protect the rights of the individual regarding life, liberty, and property, uphold the Constitution and embrace personal responsibility.
Reduce pharmaceutical drug costs
Sustainable environmental solutions
Improve mental health services
Sensible government spending
Expand educational opportunities
Protect personal liberty
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
