Libertarian wants to repeal income tax, welfare programs, immigration policy

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 16, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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Rick Stewart, a Libertarian running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, said Saturday that he wants to end income taxes, overhaul the nation’s immigration policy and replace government assistance programs with a universal basic income.

Stewart also called for a universal carbon tax and to “eliminate” all nuclear weapons.

Stewart is running against Republican Joe Mitchell, Democrat Lindsay James and independent candidate Dave Bushaw, who spoke earlier in the day. It is …

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