# Mariannette Miller-Meeks

> Mariannette Miller-Meeks has served as U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st Congressional District since 2021. She is a physician and retired Army colonel who won her first term by just 6 votes. She faces a tough re-election in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Iowa's 1st Congressional District
- State: IA
- District: 1
- Race: Iowa's 1st Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Ottumwa, IA
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://millermeeks.house.gov

## Biography

Mariannette Miller-Meeks was born in Iowa. Her father was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. She earned her medical degree and served as a U.S. Army colonel. She served in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. She was elected to Congress in 2020 by just 6 votes — the narrowest margin in modern congressional history. She was re-elected in 2022 and 2024.

## Background

- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2021–present); Physician; Iowa state senator (2019–2021)
- Public service: Iowa Senate (2019–2021); U.S. Representative (2021–present)
- Military service: U.S. Army, retired Colonel

## Opponents in this race

- [Christina Bohannan](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/christina-bohannan-ia1-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Zach Nunn](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/zach-nunn-ia3-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Mariannette Miller-Meeks — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/member/mariannette-miller-meeks/M001215
- IA-01 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483086

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:55:36.921Z

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