Shivers For Senate
The Issues
Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream and the foundation of family stability. Yet rising property taxes place a heavy burden on families and threaten the very idea of true ownership. Policies must protect homeowners, prevent unjust increases, and ensure no one is taxed out of their home. Ownership should be honored—not penalized.
Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children—a right rooted in family, conscience, and love. Every child is uniquely made and learns in their own way. Parents are best positioned to choose the environment that safeguards their children’s hearts and minds, preserves their innocence, and cultivates their character. Whether public, private, religious, vocational, charter, or home-based, each option deserves support to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive according to their family’s values and beliefs. This sacred responsibility belongs to parents—not the government.
No person should ever be bought, sold, or exploited. We must fight for protection and advocate for justice. This fight is deeply personal. Every life is sacred, and we must defend the vulnerable. We must champion stronger laws and hold perpetrators accountable. Protecting the vulnerable is not optional—it is a moral obligation we must uphold.
Life is a sacred gift, created with purpose and deserving of protection. We must uphold the dignity and worth of every human being through every stage of development—from the moment of conception to natural death. A society that fails to defend its most vulnerable loses its moral foundation. Protecting life means supporting mothers and families, fostering a culture that cherishes children, and advancing compassionate care.
Marriage is a covenant, designed by God, between one man and one woman. It is the cornerstone of family life, the first community where children are formed in love, truth, and responsibility. As the fundamental building block of society, marriage strengthens neighborhoods, communities, and future generations. Protecting marriage means upholding the timeless values that sustain strong families—because when families thrive, Iowa thrives.
The right to keep and bear arms is not a privilege granted by government—it is a fundamental liberty rooted in the natural right of self-defense. Law-abiding citizens must always retain the ability to protect their families, safeguard their property, and resist any threat to their freedom. Policies should focus on enforcing existing laws and holding violent offenders accountable—not punishing responsible gun owners. A free people must always have the means to defend themselves, because liberty depends on it.
The framework of our Republic, the Constitution, safeguards the liberty to live out moral principles with integrity, upholding the founding ideals entrusted to us by our nation’s Founders and honoring both personal rights and moral responsibility. These freedoms must never be surrendered.
Meet Mandee
As a wife, mother and homesteader, I know firsthand what Iowa families are facing — and why our values, freedoms, and future are worth fighting for. For nearly fifteen years, I have stood with survivors of sex trafficking, parents, and everyday Iowans: defending children, protecting homes, and confronting government overreach wherever it threatens our way of life.
I’m Mandee Shivers, and I’m running for the Iowa Senate because our families, freedoms, and faith deserve a voice that won’t be silenced.
I bring real legislative experience to this work. I’ve partnered with lawmakers at the Capitol to draft and advocate for legislation that protects children and survivors of human trafficking, strengthens families, and upholds constitutional rights. I also bring new energy and a strong commitment to fight for the people of Senate District 11.
Today’s challenges demand leaders with clear eyes, bold ideas, and the courage to stand firm as our freedoms are chipped away. I believe government exists to protect freedom, family, and faith — not to replace them.
This campaign isn’t about politics; it’s about preserving what’s right — our homes, our freedoms, and the values that make Iowa strong.
I love this state and I believe its values are worth defending. With steady resolve and a commitment to truth, together we can ensure Iowa remains a place where liberty still matters.
Let’s stand together and make Iowa’s future one we’re proud to hand to our children.
Senate District 11
Iowa Senate District 11 is home to the people of Warren County and the Marion County community of Knoxville — a landscape of growing towns, rural neighborhoods, and multi-generation farms. Here, the district reflects the best of Iowa's character. Our communities are strengthened by faith, rooted in family, and guided by the lasting values that have defined Iowa for generations.