Bohannan defeats Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st District

Democrat Christina Bohannan won Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks in a closely watched race that shifted the seat to Democrats. The Associated Press called the contest for Bohannan at 12:08 a.m. EST on November 4, 2026. The reported results were preliminary, with vote-counting progress varying by account. With 90% of votes counted, Bohannan had 53.5% and Miller-Meeks 42.8%, according to one reported tally. Another account, published with 93% counted, put Bohannan at 53.6% and Miller-Meeks at 42.8%. Neither figure represents a certified final result; the reports did not include the state’s completed canvass. The victory ended Miller-Meeks’ three-term run in Congress, according to one account, and marked the third time Bohannan had challenged her. Bohannan, a law professor and former Iowa state representative, lost their 2024 contest by 799 votes, according to Associated Press reporting. Miller-Meeks is a physician and military veteran who previously served in the Iowa Senate. The race drew attention as Democrats sought control of the U.S. House. Iowa’s other congressional contests also produced Democratic wins in the 2nd...