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2026 Race · Iowa

U.S. House (District 1)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Iowa is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican), Christina Bohannan (Democratic), and Michael Bridgford (Independent). The seat is currently held by Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Christina Bohannan

Democratic

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Michael Bridgford

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Veterans' Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9390

    Prices on the Wall Act of 2026

  • HRES.1332

    Supporting the designation of February 1, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".

2026 Iowa U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Iowa in 2026?

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

When is the 2026 Iowa U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Iowa and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican, currently represents Iowa, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Mariannette Miller-Meeks serve on?

Mariannette Miller-Meeks serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.