Shannon Lundgren
IA-02 Republican nominee?
$8.7K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age54 years old (Apr 4, 1972)
GenderFemale
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LocationIowa
BackgroundState representative
EducationMidwest Travel and Hospitality Institute (A.A.)
Notable personal detailsShannon Lynn Lundgren is an American politician and Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, serving since January 2017 (District 57 from 2017–2023; District 65 since 2023). She has worked in the travel and hospitality industry and is a small business owner, serving as co-owner of Trackside Bar & Grill. In 2025, she filed with the FEC as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle) and formed an authorized committee, later publicly suspending that congressional campaign in January 2026.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and reduced regulation aimed at letting working Americans and small businesses keep more of their earnings; emphasizes cutting waste and opposing higher taxes. Positions favor lower taxes and deregulatory measures rather than increased government spending or wealth-redistribution policies.
Healthcare
Shannon Lundgren emphasizes making health care more affordable for Iowans and protecting Social Security and Medicare while expressing caution about proposed Medicaid work-requirement policies, saying such proposals should be carefully vetted to avoid hurting people who need assistance. Her campaign materials use general language about helping Iowans afford health care but do not lay out a detailed federal health‑care plan or endorse specific reforms such as a public option or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement and deportation of people in the country illegally and favors bolstering border protections. Frames immigration policy as a matter of public safety and aligns with former President Trump’s approach to immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports strict abortion restrictions, including legislation banning abortion after cardiac activity can be detected (commonly called a 'heartbeat' ban) and has sponsored or floor-managed multiple bills to limit abortion access and impose waiting periods. Has described herself and her legislative actions as pro-life and has advocated for laws that significantly restrict abortion timing.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has led legislation to remove climate change considerations from state regulatory decisions and emphasizes ensuring reliable baseload energy while reducing regulatory burdens on businesses. Her public materials prioritize energy reliability and smaller government rather than aggressive emissions or climate-focused regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Shannon Lundgren has a pro-Second Amendment record and has supported legislation expanding where firearms may be carried while backing measures that strengthen penalties and support law enforcement. She has been endorsed by an Iowa firearms advocacy group and voted for state House measures that expanded gun-carry allowances.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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