In a razor-thin race, Decision Desk HQ has called a victory for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, bolstering the GOP’s path to a renewed House majority.
The GOP narrowly held on to a critical seat in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, with Decision Desk HQ calling the race for incumbent Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. As of 10:10 AM EDT, the projection shows Miller-Meeks winning with 50.1% of the vote, defeating Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan, who garnered 49.9%.
Decision Desk HQ projects Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) wins the US House election in Iowa's 1st congressional district.#DecisionMade: 10:10 AM EDT
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— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 7, 2024
With Miller-Meeks’ victory, Republicans inch closer to reclaiming a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with a tight margin of 206,669 votes to Bohannan’s 205,874.
A 69-year-old physician, Miller-Meeks has held the district since 2020, when she initially won the seat by a similarly narrow margin. Known for her emphasis on healthcare reform, she has represented a district that historically fluctuates between parties, making her seat a “must-win” for Republicans eager to regain the majority. […]
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