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Iowa Democrat’s Vote Record Sparks Scrutiny in Congressional Race
8/13/2026, 1:27:29 AM
Core Attendance Record
State legislative records show that former Iowa House Democratic leader Christina Bohannan missed 348 of 773 floor votes during the 2022 session—approximately 45 % of all votes. The absences included bills on sexual-abuse victim protections, volunteer-firefighter support, dairy-industry assistance, agricultural programs, emergency 911 services, and juvenile-justice reform. Bohannan served a single term from 2021 to 2023 before launching her 2024 campaign for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, a race the Cook Political Report currently rates as a “toss-up.”
Financial Compensation
While missing those votes, Bohannan remained on the state payroll. Iowa lawmakers earned a $25,000 annual salary in 2022, plus a per-diem allowance of $175 for up to 100 days, totaling $17,500.
Official Statements & Responses
Bohannan’s prior public remarks emphasized the importance of elected officials “showing up” and engaging directly with Iowans, a message she reiterated in an October 2025 social-media post. Fox News Digital sought comment from Bohannan’s campaign; no response was provided at the time of reporting.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Liberal Christina Bohannan says leaders should ‘show up’ and then is a no-show herself,” — Emily Tuttle, a spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee
