Jeff Shipley

Jeff Shipley was born in Euclid, Ohio.[1][2] Shipley graduated from Naperville Central High School.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 2010. Shipley's career experience includes a sauerkraut salesman, a stand-up comedian, and a legal advocate.[1][2] He has been affiliated with the Hazlitt Policy Center and the Southeast Iowa Mycological Society for the Advancement of Human Consciousness.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Servant to Archangel Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host

Jesus is King

Public Health Hero

"Ron Paul" Award Winner

Sauerkraut Salesman

Men's Yoga Fashion Enthusiast

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Crisis of Identity, Destiny, Purpose, & Life's MeaningGenuine Health from the inside out!Education Freedom

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Environment, Telecommunications, Substance Abuse, Prison Reform, Agriculture, Civil Rights,

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Robert Kennedy Jr. for hunger and thirsting for righteousness

Ron Paul for inspiring an entire generation and demonstrating what it means to be a man of principle,

Dr. Stella Immanuel for being a sniper in the Kingdom of God and for her expansive medical licensure.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Gandhi

Murray Rothbard

Jordan Peterson, 12 rules for life

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Discernment of truth, honesty, humility, literacy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty,

intense study of political philosophy, history, economics

Alignment with truth

courage

clearly perceiving the priorities of the people

Working understanding of the laws governing vaccines and vaccine injury

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent the people and protection their peace and prosperity

What legacy would you like to leave?

decriminalized psilocybin

Reforming the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

OJ Simpson being pursued in 1994, I was 5 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was an ice cream consultant for Cold Stone Creamery in high school. I worked there for a couple of summers. This is where I first became acquainted with binge eating and drug use.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible

Revealed Word ofGod

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

MintBerry Crunch

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sia "unstoppable"

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I was addicted to pornography as a young man that stunted my sexual maturity

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The senate is more conservative but less personality.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. Any act of service is beneficial.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Suicide epidemic and low crop prices

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Aligned and united in Truth!

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. You need fifty one votes to advance a bill out of the chamber. Some of them are actually likable / non-detestable

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I like Iowa's process, the model for bipartisanship. Although I don't trust computers much either, at least they do what they're told more often than humans.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Public Safety

Appropriations

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Education policy predicts the future

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes. Speaker of the House

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

no

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

no

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes

Shipley's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]

Lower Taxes

Excerpt: "Eliminate excessive taxation to allow small business and individuals to thrive."

Responsible Spending

Excerpt: "Des Moines has a spending problem not a revenue problem. Reign in excessive government taxes and reallocate the budget efficiently. Maintaining sound fiscal policy and government appropriations is essential to good governance."

Personal Liberty

Excerpt: "Protect the rights of the individual for life, liberty, and property. Uphold the Constitution and cherish personal responsibility."

Patient Based Healthcare

Excerpt: "Eliminate excessive government bureaucracy and focus on the needs of the patients. Maintaining the doctor and patient relationship is essential."

Education Freedom

Excerpt: "Crafting education policies that show results rather than just spending money. Parents and not the state should be in control of their children’s education."