Steve King won his 7th term in the U.S. House of Representatives against Jim Mowrer.

King, 65, has been serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2002. He previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003.

Mowrer, 28, has no political background, but served in the Iowa National Guard from 2003 to 2007, before working in the Pentagon from 2010 to 2013 as special assistant to under-secretary of the army.

King is supportive of the Federal Pell Grant program, but does not believe that the federal budget deficit has the funds to increase the program. The struggle for student loans within the free market would cause a decline in interest rates, he believes.

Refinancing and consolidation is Mowrer’s vision concerning student loans after graduation. Mowrer supports relieving student debts for those who pursue national service careers. He believes that the federal Pell Grant program should grow and that dismissing the Department of Education is a poor decision.

King said the government needs to stay out of the way of businesses where taxes and regulations are concerned. He wants a plan that would eventually bring jobs and does not support any increase in minimum wage.

Mowrer believes that job opportunities in a small businesses should grow. While he supports a reformed system, Mowrer wants to keep the tax system progressive. Mowrer also backs an increase of the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.

King believes there is some, but little evidence of global warming. Due to this, King does not think the government should pass climate change legislation because it will damage businesses.

Mowrer said he believes that human activity is causing climate change, and he prefers to promote clean renewable energy, which in Iowa includes wind power.

In a press release, King took on the challenge of another term.

“I am honored to once again have the trust and support of my constituents,” King said. “Together we have work to do as we restore the pillars of American Exceptionalism including the Rule of Law, eliminating the IRS and the income tax and instituting The FairTax, and drastically reducing the size and scope of government.”

In his concession speech, Mowrer encouraged Democrats to stay the course.

“We believe in investing in the future, investing in the future of agriculture, investing in the future of clean renewable American energy here in Iowa, you believe in investing in our infrastructure and education and making sure our veterans are being taken care of,” Mowrer said.

King said the election helped put the country on the right path.

“The results of this campaign provide a clear mandate for conservative solutions, while also showing voters soundly rejecting the disastrous policies set for by President Obama and the dishonesty by the liberal left,” King said.

Mowrer said there were lessons to be learned from the campaign.

“Though this is the end of one campaign, service to our country is a lifetime commitment. It’s a commitment we’ve made together. We must continue to work together, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans,” Mowrer said.