2026 Elections · Iowa

Iowa's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Iowa congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Iowa's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican), Christina Bohannan (Democratic) and Michael Bridgford (Independent).

  • Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublicanIncumbent
    $8.9M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Mariannette Miller-Meeks's sponsored bills →
  • Christina BohannanDemocratic
    $9.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Michael BridgfordIndependent✓ Verified
    $338K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports policies promoting American energy independence and domestic manufacturing to strengthen the economy and create jobs, and she votes yea on bills improving rural healthcare and lowering health care premiums 156. Christina Bohannan supports lowering costs for Iowans by ending tariffs and cracking down on price gouging, and she supports lowering prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate and capping insulin costs 37. Michael Bridgford says American farmers face a crisis similar to the 1980s and criticizes politicians for treating agriculture policy as a political football 4.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMariannette Miller-MeeksRepublicanChristina BohannanDemocraticMichael BridgfordIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Miller-Meeks criticizes Bidenomics for rising inflation and high costs, supports policies to promote American energy independence and domestic manufacturing to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller-Meeks votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 14, 2026AI-written

Bohannan supports lowering costs for Iowans by ending tariffs, prohibiting speculative real estate buying, building affordable housing, cracking down on price gouging, and growing jobs and wages.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Bridgford says American farmers face a crisis similar to the 1980s and criticizes politicians for treating agriculture policy as a political football.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Miller-Meeks supports lowering drug prices, expanding healthcare access, protecting Medicare, and improving rural health care through bipartisan legislation and targeted funding.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller-Meeks votes yea on bills reauthorizing EARLY Act, improving rural care, Do No Harm in Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 14, 2026AI-written

Bohannan supports lowering prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate and capping insulin costs, and opposes votes that cut Medicaid and increase health care costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports lowering drug prices, expanding healthcare access, protecting Medicare, and improving rural health care through bipartisan legislation and targeted funding 1. She voted yea on bills reauthorizing the EARLY Act, improving rural care, Do No Harm in Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums 2. Christina Bohannan supports lowering prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate and capping insulin costs, and opposes votes that cut Medicaid and increase health care costs 3.
Immigration

Miller-Meeks votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

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Public Safety & Crime

Miller-Meeks supports legislation to combat fentanyl trafficking, protect law enforcement, and enhance public safety by criminalizing fleeing officers and deporting aliens convicted of sex offenses.

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Miller-Meeks votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, and keeping violent offenders off streets; nay on cashless bail reporting.

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Abortion

Miller-Meeks supports the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to guarantee rights and protections for infants born alive during or after an abortion.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Miller-Meeks votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 14, 2026AI-written

Bohannan opposes budget increases that explode the national debt and raise taxes, and criticizes votes for billionaire tax giveaways at the expense of middle class healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Mariannette Miller-Meeks votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts 1. Christina Bohannan opposes budget increases that increase the national debt and raise taxes, and criticizes votes for billionaire tax giveaways at the expense of middle class healthcare 2.
Energy & Environment

Miller-Meeks opposes Biden administration energy policies, supports expanding fossil fuel production, hydraulic fracturing, and domestic energy independence through legislation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller-Meeks votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 14, 2026AI-written

Bohannan supports expanding Iowa’s clean energy economy to lower energy bills and opposes votes that cut renewable energy projects and increase utility costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Mariannette Miller-Meeks opposes Biden administration energy policies and supports expanding fossil fuel production, hydraulic fracturing, and domestic energy independence through legislation 1. She voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act 2. Christina Bohannan supports expanding Iowa’s clean energy economy to lower energy bills and opposes votes that cut renewable energy projects and increase utility costs 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Miller-Meeks votes yea on removing forces from Iran, defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments; nay on removing forces from Lebanon and a related Iran resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 14, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports lowering drug prices, expanding healthcare access, protecting Medicare, and improving rural health care through bipartisan legislation and targeted funding. She voted yea on bills reauthorizing the EARLY Act, improving rural care, Do No Harm in Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums. Christina Bohannan supports lowering prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate and capping insulin costs, and opposes votes that cut Medicaid and increase health care costs.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts. Christina Bohannan opposes budget increases that increase the national debt and raise taxes, and criticizes votes for billionaire tax giveaways at the expense of middle class healthcare.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks opposes Biden administration energy policies and supports expanding fossil fuel production, hydraulic fracturing, and domestic energy independence through legislation. She voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act. Christina Bohannan supports expanding Iowa’s clean energy economy to lower energy bills and opposes votes that cut renewable energy projects and increase utility costs.