Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for third time in key swing district Christina Bohannan has won the Democratic primary in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a third contest against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The district is considered a toss-up by nonpartisan analysts and is a key target for House Democrats. Both candidates have similar financial resources heading into the general election.

• Christina Bohannan won the Democrat primary for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.
• This marks Bohannan’s third attempt to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
• The race is considered a toss-up by the Cook Political Report and is a top target for House Democrats.
• Miller-Meeks won the 2020 election by six votes and the 2022 race against Bohannan by a wider margin, but her lead narrowed significantly in their 2024 rematch, winning by less than 800 votes.
• Both candidates have comparable amounts of campaign cash on hand.
• Republicans currently hold all four House seats, both Senate seats, and the governorship in Iowa.
• Democrats are hoping national issues will help them challenge GOP dominance in the state.