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State House and Senate Candidates

The 2022 election cycle will see multiple competitive races in Dubuque County for State House and State Senate. To help educate chamber members on the positions of the different candidates running we have continued to utilize our candidate alignment process which is detailed below. You'll find at the bottom of this page which candidates have earned alignment status, and can follow a link for more information on each of them including a biography, access to their questionnaire if they completed it, and links to their social media and campaign website.

If you want more information on Federal, Statewide, or Local candidates click here.

If you want information on voting click here.

If you want information on upcoming campaign events in Dubuque County click here.

About Candidate Alignment

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, as advocates for Dubuque area businesses, is dedicated to advancing policies that help grow your business and our economy. As part of the Chamber's work to pursue this effort, we inform members about local and state candidates' alignment with the Chamber's legislative priorities.

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce does not consider political party affiliation in the alignment process and does not endorse one candidate over another in any race. Furthermore, the Chamber does not financially contribute to any campaign in any way. The process used by the Chamber allows multiple candidates to be aligned for the same race. The Chamber does not attempt to sort out the truth about candidates' personalities, or the candidate's stance on non-business issues, our mission requires sole focus on what candidates for elected office say they will do regarding business issues, and what they actually do while holding office.

Taskforce members in 2022 include:

  • Kay Takes, President of Mercy Medical Center & Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair
  • Chad Wolbers, President & CEO of Unity Point - Finley Hospital & Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Government Division Chair
  • Ben Graham, Owner of Graham's Style Store & Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce 1st Vice Chair
  • Brian Schatz, COO of Medical Associates Clinic & Former Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair
  • John Tallent, Former President & CEO of Medical Associates Clinic and Health Plans & Former Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair
  • Molly Grover, President & CEO of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Ryan Sempf, Vice President of Government & External Affairs for the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Carrie Koelker (R - Incumbent) Senate District 33
Matt Robinson (D) Senate District 33
Lindsay James (D - Incumbent) House District 71
Sean Schriver (L) House District 71
Jennifer Smith (R) House District 72
Chuck Isenhart (D - Incumbent) House District 72
Shannon Lundgren (R - Incumbent) House District 65
Craig Johnson (R) House District 67
Terry McGovern (D) House District 67