Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, Iowa.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in IA

Also running: David Pautsch, Christina Bohannan, Travis Terrell.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a 70-year-old physician, U.S. Army veteran, and Republican U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, serving since 2023 and previously representing the 2nd District from 2021-2022. She also served in the Iowa Senate. A champion for the AMA, she advocates for Medicare reform, border security, and lower costs for Iowans, having notably voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. She is up for re-election in 2026, endorsed by Donald Trump, and considered crucial for Republicans to maintain House control, facing competitive primary and general election challenges.