Articles Tagged: 1st Congressional District

President Donald Trump has endorsed Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, praising her as a “strong advocate” for Iowa and giving her his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” The backing bolsters Miller-Meeks as she faces a potential GOP primary challenge and another tough general election in one of the nation’s most competitive House races.

At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.

Iowa’s congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.

At a rally of Iowa GOP women in Iowa City, U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks lauded the release of Israeli hostages under a Trump-brokered ceasefire and denounced Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown.

Three Democratic hopefuls in Iowa’s 1st District —Christina Bohannan, Taylor Wettach and Travis Terrell — used a Kalona forum to defend ACA subsidies, Medicare and Social Security, while staking out differences on Israel-Gaza and detailing plans for education, unions and cleaner water.

Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who previously pledged to hold in-person town halls, says Democrats are manufacturing controversy and want “confrontations for cameras.” She argues she’s accessible at fairs and public events, while critics say she’s breaking her word.

Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, the married couple, who have both served in Congress and champion gun safety laws, will speak at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2025 Liberty and Justice Celebration.

The ads are part of a $3.2 million campaign, according to a spokeswoman for the group. The ads focus on federal Republicans’ legislation that eliminated taxes on tips and overtime pay.

Also, more Republicans rally behind Ashley Hinson’s U.S. Senate campaign

Also, state legislator Dave Jacoby endorses Zach Wahls in Democratic U.S. Senate race

Also in the notebook, a union group endorses Democratic Iowa attorney general candidate Nate Willems

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks toured two Iowa manufacturers on Monday, where company leaders credited federal tax changes with fueling expansion, research investment and workforce training.

With lawmakers back in their district for their month-long August recess, the question remains when, and if, the former ophthalmologist and 24-year Army veteran will use that time to honor her pledge to hold a public in-person town hall.

Christina Bohannan, who is challenging Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s First District, visits Washington County Hospital to discuss impacts health spending cuts will have on rural health care systems.

Scott Jennings, a national conservative commentator and Republican political strategist, will headline Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s fifth annual “BBQ Bash” campaign fundraiser Aug. 23 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids.