IA-03 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate for U.S. House (IA-03)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIowa
BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House (IA-03)
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EducationOwens Community College (AA)
Notable personal detailsMichael Xavier Carrigan is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District (IA-03) in the 2026 cycle. Raised in Bowling Green, Ohio, he has worked as an educator (ESL/TESOL) and in change enablement and internal communications, and has also worked as a DJ/entertainer. He previously ran for the U.S. House in Ohio and later moved to Iowa, where he launched his congressional campaign based in Waukee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted taxes on financial speculation and policies that raise revenue to fund expanded social programs (universal health care, tuition-free college, student debt cancellation) while prioritizing workers’ rights and reducing the influence of wealthy interests.
Healthcare
Supports creating a single-payer Medicare for All system that provides universal coverage including vision and dental, plus policies to keep rural hospitals open and lower prescription drug costs. Advocates expanding public programs and cancelling medical debt as part of broader universal-care reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Supports welcoming immigrants and opposes actions that detain legal immigrants or U.S. citizens without due process; frames immigration enforcement abuses as civil liberties concerns and emphasizes inclusion. Policy language on the campaign site emphasizes immigrants are welcome but does not lay out a detailed legislative plan such as a specific pathway to citizenship.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting reproductive freedom, including the right to choose and access to abortion care, and protecting medical privacy so politicians cannot dictate personal healthcare decisions. The campaign platform frames these policies as part of protecting women’s health and rights and expanding rural healthcare access.
Climate & Energy
Supports recognizing climate change as real and prioritizes combating climate change through investments to protect land, livelihoods, and clean up waterways; frames environmental protection as part of a broader sustainable future. Policy language emphasizes sustainable clean-energy goals and environmental remediation rather than explicit calls to immediately phase out fossil fuels.
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