2026 midterms · Iowa · November 3

Iowa’s 1st District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Iowa’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Christina Bohannan (D), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, incumbent) and Michael Bridgford (Independent). Now held by Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 7; range Likely D to Tilt D).

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Iowa’s 1st District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Iowa 1
Lean D
Average of 7; Likely D to Tilt D
Each forecaster for Iowa 1
  • Cook Political Report: Lean D (Oct 9, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean D (Sep 22, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Tilt D (Oct 1, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely D (Sep 25, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Likely D (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Likely D (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Lean D (Aug 20, 2026)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (inc.)
Michael Bridgford (Independent)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Iowa’s 1st District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christina Bohannan (D), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, incumbent) and Michael Bridgford (Independent).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Iowa’s 1st District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Iowa’s 1st District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely D to Tilt D). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Iowa?

Check your registration on Iowa’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.

Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Christina Bohannan: Iowa General Assembly (photo of Christina Bohannan), Copyrighted free use.