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Iowa's 1st Congressional District (IA-1)

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all or part of 20 counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 800,735, a median household income of $73,680, and a median age of 38.9. Of residents 25 and older, 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Mariannette Miller-Meeks, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st District
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st District · Republican

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2026 election

Miller-Meeks has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IA-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for IA-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (incumbent)Republican$7,208,271$4,691,481Jun 30
Christina BohannanDemocratic$7,051,745$5,425,318Jun 30
Taylor WettachDemocratic$697,874$0Mar 20
Michael BridgfordIndependent$189,523$124,859Jun 30
David Alfred PautschRepublican$58,265$10,854Jun 30
Travis TerrellDemocratic$20,937$5,007May 13

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
800,735
Median household income
$73,680
Median age
38.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Iowa senators

Neighboring districts

  • IA-2 · Ashley Hinson (R)
  • IA-3 · Zach Nunn (R)
  • IA-4 · Randy Feenstra (R)
  • IL-15 · Mary Miller (R)
  • IL-16 · Darin LaHood (R)
  • IL-17 · Eric Sorensen (D)
  • MO-6 · Sam Graves (R)

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