| Full Name: | Ako Abdul-Samad |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (IA) - District 35, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 2006 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Home City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Religion: | Muslim |
Summary
Representative Ako Abdul-Samad
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SF 384 - Classifies Penalties for Interfering with a Police Officer's Communicagtion Device
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
April 10, 2013
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 0% |
| 2011-2012 | Iowa National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 43% |
| 2011-2012 | American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa Positions | 81% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($2,715.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ako Abdul-Samad refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
ako.abdul-samad@legis.iowa.gov
Capitol Website
http://iowahouse.org/our-members/ako-abdul-samad/
Capitol Website
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/Legislators/legislator.aspx?GA=85&PID=6485
General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/akoabdulsamad
General Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL68D4E02471C99635&feature=plcp
General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ako.abdulsamad
Capitol
State Capitol, East 12th and Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-281-3221
District
1506 18th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-283-0987 (Home)
Phone: 515-244-4003 (Business)
