ITR Foundation Poll

ITR Foundation Poll Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Taxpayer Protections

ITR Foundation Poll Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Taxpayer Protections

September 29, 2025by ITR Foundation

A new Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation (ITRF) poll of likely general election voters in Iowa reveals overwhelming and consistent support for taxpayer safeguards, including constitutional amendments to protect against income tax hikes, and limits on property tax increases. The survey, conducted from September 22 to September 23, 2025, found that 71% of Iowans support requiring a two-thirds superma...

Iowans Seek Protection From Taxes and Foreign Influence; Prefer Trump Over Biden

Iowans Seek Protection From Taxes and Foreign Influence; Prefer Trump Over Biden

February 16, 2024by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows a majority of Iowans believe our country is headed in the wrong direction. More than two-thirds (68.2%) of those surveyed believe the United States is off on the wrong track, including an overwhelming majority of Republicans (92%) and Independents (72%).  President Joe Biden was similarly unpopular, with [&helli...

Iowans Favor Income Tax Constitutional Protection

Iowans Favor Income Tax Constitutional Protection

April 14, 2023by ITR Foundation

Click here to download your copy of Iowans Favor Income Tax Constitutional Protection one-pager. Iowa has made great progress in reducing income taxes over the past few years. One question that is now being asked is, what is the best way to protect taxpayers from dramatic and damaging increases in the future? The most recent ITR Foundation poll found that over 60% of Iowans [&hellip...

Iowans Support Property Tax Limits

Iowans Support Property Tax Limits

April 11, 2023by ITR Foundation

Property taxes are a heavy burden for Iowans and voters are demanding that the legislature step up to offer some relief.  The most recent ITR Foundation poll found that a full two-thirds of Iowans support the general assembly setting limits on how much a local government can tax and spend in order to control the growth of property taxes.

Iowans Want Restraints Applied to Government’s Ability to Grow

Iowans Want Restraints Applied to Government’s Ability to Grow

April 10, 2023by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows a majority of Iowans want to see restraints applied to government’s ability to grow. Two-thirds of those surveyed (66.6%) support the legislature setting limits on how much a local government can tax and spend, while nearly as many Iowans (61.3%) would support a constitutional amendment requiring a […]

Support for Conservative Candidates Remains Strong

Support for Conservative Candidates Remains Strong

October 31, 2022by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows support for conservative candidates and incumbents remains strong, while the economy continues to be top of mind for Iowa voters. (Complete poll results and analysis are available for download below) Governor Reynolds has maintained her lead (+19.0%), over Democrat nominee Deidre DeJear as Senator Chuck Grassley cont...

Gov. Reynolds Widens Lead; Iowans Support Conservative Candidates and Policies

Gov. Reynolds Widens Lead; Iowans Support Conservative Candidates and Policies

October 6, 2022by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows Governor Kim Reynolds is growing more popular, while President Joe Biden remains unpopular.  Iowans support a wide range of conservative candidates and policy measures, including spending limits on local governments to control property taxes. (Complete poll results and analysis are available for download below) Gover...

Iowa Voters High on Gov. Reynolds and Conservative Policies, while Biden Slide Continues

Iowa Voters High on Gov. Reynolds and Conservative Policies, while Biden Slide Continues

July 21, 2022by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows Governor Kim Reynolds remains popular, President Joe Biden is growing more unpopular, and Iowans strongly support an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that recognizes the right to bear arms.   Additionally, a majority of Iowans support the federal government reducing taxes and spending to combat record-high inflatio...

Iowans like Gov. Reynolds and support a flat tax; Republicans lead in generic ballot.

Iowans like Gov. Reynolds and support a flat tax; Republicans lead in generic ballot.

February 28, 2022by ITR Foundation

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows Governor Kim Reynolds is very popular, and Iowans strongly support the idea of a 4% flat tax. Additionally, a plurality of Iowans supports United States military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Governor Reynolds has an incredibly high net favorability and was by far the most popular person tested. [&helli...

ITR Foundation Poll Shows Strong Support for Cutting Taxes and School Choice

ITR Foundation Poll Shows Strong Support for Cutting Taxes and School Choice

October 27, 2021by ITR Foundation

Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation released our inaugural poll last week.  After learning which lawmakers Iowans favor, it is no surprise to learn how they feel about policy issues.  The results show that Iowans want lower taxes, less spending, and more choice in education.  Here are some of the highlights…   Our Lawmakers: Governor Kim Reynolds has the highest (+21%) favorability rating [&hell...

Iowa Voters Sour on Biden; Like Reynolds, Grassley, and Trump

Iowa Voters Sour on Biden; Like Reynolds, Grassley, and Trump

October 22, 2021by ITR Foundation

ITR Foundation Poll shows strong support for cutting taxes and school choice The inaugural ITR Foundation Poll conducted in partnership with Cygnal reveals 54 percent of Iowans think the state is headed in the right direction. However, they are pessimistic about their personal economic outlook and say their income and property taxes are too high. ITR Foundation (formerly TEF Iowa) […]