US EditionPresident Donald Trump endorses Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks' 2026 reelection bid
Trump endorses Miller-Meeks for Iowa's 1st District re-election, highlighting her alignment with America First policies and leadership in economic and security issues.
- In a statement released saturday, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Mariannette Miller‑Meeks for re‑election in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, calling her `an incredibly strong advocate` who `has my Complete and Total Endorsement`.
- After surviving a 2024 recount, Miller‑Meeks won by less than 800 votes in a tossup district and faces a rematch from Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan plus candidates Travis Terrell, Taylor Wettach, and David Pautsch.
- A distinguished medical doctor and U.S. Army veteran, Miller‑Meeks emphasizes America First policy priorities like energy dominance and border security and joined the House DOGE Caucus supporting Trump-era goals.
- Emily Tuttle said Trump's endorsement 'adds to Mariannette Miller‑Meek's growing momentum for 2026' and it could shore up conservative support, the endorsement could impact her re-election bid.
- Long ago, Mariannette Miller‑Meeks faced criticism from Trump supporters for votes on the Respect for Marriage Act and joining the 35 House Republicans who backed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot commission.
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
President Donald Trump endorses U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican representing Iowa's 1st congressional district, spoke to the Westside Conservative Club at the Iowa Machine Shed in Urbandale Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-1st District, for her reelection campaign in 2026.
Trump gives Miller-Meeks his 'full and complete' endorsement
President Trump has endorsed Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her race for a fourth term in the U.S. House. This is the first time since 2020 that Trump has endorsed Miller-Meeks. In a post on social media, Trump called Miller-Meeks “a distinguished medical doctor and Army veteran” who backs his America First policies. Miller-Meeks said […]
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