{"id":1925,"date":"2026-08-13T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warrens-voice.com\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2026-08-08T13:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T18:08:11","slug":"interview-representative-samantha-fett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warrens-voice.com\/?p=1925","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Representative Samantha Fett"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Warren’s Voice sat down with Rep. Samantha Fett<\/a>, the Republican running for re-election in Iowa House District 22. Learn what issues are important to her and what shaped her approach to public service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What motivated you to run for office?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I decided to run for my second term in the Iowa House because I\u2019ve seen firsthand how state policy directly affects Iowans, families, schools, and local communities. Over the past few years in office, I\u2019ve worked to protect parental rights as a leader with Moms for Liberty, defend children from harmful ideologies, and ensure Iowa law reflects the convictions many families hold dear: faith, family, and freedom. Those priorities are not abstract to me, they come from lived experience, community conversations, and the real concerns Iowans bring forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am running for my second term to continue the work we started together. Warren County deserves strong leaders who show up, stay engaged, listen, and act with integrity. That commitment is what motivated me to run originally, and it\u2019s what motivates me to continue serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What past experiences prepared you for this position?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My service on the Carlisle School Board prepared me in ways that directly translate to legislative work. In that role, I dealt with complex issues that impact families everyday curriculum decisions, budgeting, student safety, and the balance between local control and state requirements. It taught me how policy affects real people and how important it is to listen carefully before making decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My background in marketing and communications strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, build consensus, and navigate difficult conversations. Those skills have been essential in the Iowa House, where collaboration and responsiveness matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I look toward my second term in the Iowa House, I bring the experience of a productive first term\u2014serving as Vice Chair of Education and working on the Agriculture, Judiciary, and Government Oversight committees. I remain committed to delivering strong results for Iowa families. Over the past term, I had the opportunity to advance legislation that prioritizes education, protects children, and reduces unnecessary regulations. These efforts reflect a broader focus on strengthening families, supporting communities, and ensuring Iowa remains a place where people can work hard, raise their children, and build a future with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These experiences collectively prepared me to serve effectively\u2014so I am ready to lead, defend, protect and advance for Iowans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What core values shape your approach to public service?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith, family, and civic duty guide my approach to public service. These values shape how I evaluate policy, how I communicate with constituents, and how I make decisions at the Capitol. I believe in transparency, accountability, and ensuring that families and local communities have a meaningful role in decisions that affect their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also value constitutional principles and individual liberty. Those commitments guide my focus on protecting rights, preserving freedoms, and ensuring that government remains accountable to the people it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent weeks, I have been talking with voters about how some may say we need leaders that serve all Iowans. That sounds noble, but let\u2019s be honest: \u201cserving all Iowans\u201d is a political clich\u00e9 that often masks vague intentions. Every representative makes choices \u2014 and those choices inevitably benefit some groups more than others. Claiming to serve \u201call Iowans\u201d while opposing parental rights, rural education reform, or faith-based values isn\u2019t neutral; it\u2019s selective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True representation isn\u2019t about pretending all interests are equal \u2014 it\u2019s about standing firm for the values that built Iowa: family, faith, freedom, and local control. That\u2019s the backbone of our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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