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Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District

Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District

Summary

Democrat Christina Bohannan won election to the U.S. House representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The Associated Press declared Bohannan the winner at 12:08 a.m. EST on Wednesday.

Key Facts

  • Bohannan won Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat.
  • She defeated Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
  • This was Bohannan’s third race against Miller-Meeks.
  • Bohannan lost to Miller-Meeks by 799 votes in their previous race, two years earlier.
  • Bohannan is a law professor and former Iowa state representative.
  • Miller-Meeks is a military veteran and doctor who previously served as a state senator.
  • The Associated Press declared Bohannan the winner at 12:08 a.m. EST.
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