Who Is Running in Iowa Congressional District 1st in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
(Incumbent)Economy
HighMariannette Miller-Meeks has voted in favor of various legislation in 2026, including the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act, and the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which seeks to reduce housing costs and increase supply. She advocates for pro-growth policies aimed at creating and retaining jobs, and strengthening manufacturing in Iowa.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports stricter immigration policies, emphasizing border security and election integrity. She voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls, stating it protects the integrity of elections. She also supports deporting criminal illegal aliens while working on immigration reform to meet job needs, and she opposes the reversal of "Remain in Mexico" policies.
Healthcare
HighMariannette Miller-Meeks prioritizes lowering healthcare costs, advocating for policies to reduce premiums and increase access. She joined the House Republican Leadership to discuss H.R. 6703, the "Lowering Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," which she states would lower premiums by 11 percent and expand choice for small businesses. She also voted for the pro-labor Protect America’s Workforce Act, which aimed to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Mariannette Miller-Meeks |
|---|---|
| Economy | Mariannette Miller-Meeks has voted in favor of various legislation in 2026, including the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act, and the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which seeks to reduce housing costs and increase supply. She advocates for pro-growth policies aimed at creating and retaining jobs, and strengthening manufacturing in Iowa. High |
| Immigration | Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports stricter immigration policies, emphasizing border security and election integrity. She voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls, stating it protects the integrity of elections. She also supports deporting criminal illegal aliens while working on immigration reform to meet job needs, and she opposes the reversal of "Remain in Mexico" policies. High |
| Healthcare | Mariannette Miller-Meeks prioritizes lowering healthcare costs, advocating for policies to reduce premiums and increase access. She joined the House Republican Leadership to discuss H.R. 6703, the "Lowering Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," which she states would lower premiums by 11 percent and expand choice for small businesses. She also voted for the pro-labor Protect America’s Workforce Act, which aimed to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks generally opposes climate and environmental protection legislation, as indicated by her 2025 League of Conservation Voters score of 6% and a lifetime score of 9%. She voted against measures like the Reliable Power Act and the Budget Resolution Eliminating Clean Energy Incentives. Miller-Meeks also voted for the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act. Her voting record includes votes against limiting environmental review, defunding renewable energy offices, and reversing public lands protections. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks has an "A+" rating from Susan B. Anthony List, a group seeking to end abortion in the United States. She co-sponsored the 2021-22 Life at Conception Act, which would define life as beginning at fertilization and effectively ban abortions nationwide without exception. In Iowa, she voted for anti-abortion legislation, including a constitutional amendment to state the Iowa Constitution does not protect abortion rights. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Miller-Meeks has stated that abortion policy decisions should rest with the states. High |
| Foreign Policy | Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports former President Trump's trade policies and tariffs, stating her respect for the Supreme Court's ruling on them. She advocates for robust border security measures, voting to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and introducing legislation to complete a border wall, end catch-and-release policies, and increase border agent staffing. Having served 24 years in the Army, she also champions better military pay and improved VA care for active servicemembers and veterans. Medium |
| Education | Mariannette Miller-Meeks supports efforts to lower the cost of higher education, engaging with financial aid directors to explore ways to ensure access to low-cost loans. She has also advocated for enhanced educational opportunities, believing that every American child deserves access to a quality education, and has co-sponsored legislation like the "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" to require high schools to teach the history of communism. High |
| Gun Policy | Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938). This legislation expanded background checks for individuals under 21 and restricted firearm purchases for those convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors or felonies in dating relationships. The bill also provided funding for mental health services and state crisis intervention order programs. Low |
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