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Christina Bohannan launches third Iowa run after close losses

8/27/2026

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Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan is campaigning for a third run in Iowa’s 1st District.
She lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2022 and by 799 votes in 2024.
Bohannan began rural canvassing in January, distributing introductory letters with volunteers.
She cites her low-income Florida background and health hardships as personal motivations.
Bohannan says tens of thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump voters split ballots, narrowing the race.

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Story summary

Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan is campaigning for a third run in Iowa’s 1st District.
She lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2022 and by 799 votes in 2024.
Bohannan began rural canvassing in January, distributing introductory letters with volunteers.
She cites her low-income Florida background and health hardships as personal motivations.
Bohannan says tens of thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump voters split ballots, narrowing the race.