Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Dave Bushaw
Candidate for U.S. House · Iowa · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Dave Bushaw is a farmer, musician and organizer who worked as a rural organizer for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 campaign, according to reporting on his September 2026 Tama County event.
Roots
- Career: Farming, music and community organizing
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Democracy
Proposes national ballot initiatives allowing voters to decide policy questions directly.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Labor & families
Supports stronger organizing protections and guaranteed childcare access.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign policy
Opposes using U.S. taxpayer money for Israeli military operations and favors prioritizing domestic needs.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Iowa Secretary of State · November 3, 2026 general-election candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.