Sandy Salmon

Republican · Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 29 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Iowa House, 2013–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

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What party is Sandy Salmon?
Sandy Salmon is running as a Republican.
Is Sandy Salmon the incumbent?
Yes. Sandy Salmon currently holds this office.
Who is Sandy Salmon running against?
Jim Vowels, for Iowa State Senate District 29.
Is Sandy Salmon liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Sandy Salmon is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Sandy Salmon?
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