Christina Bohannan
Candidate for Iowa 1st Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Iowa 1st Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Iowa Secretary of State — Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election: United States Representative District 1 — 'Christina Bohannan', Democratic · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Iowa 1st Congressional District covers
Covers all of Jasper County, Clinton County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Cedar County, Iowa County, Jones County, Keokuk County, Mahaska County, Marion County, Warren County, Washington County, Lee County, Van Buren County, Scott County and 5 more.
Includes Davenport, Clinton (part), Bettendorf (part), Iowa City, Muscatine, Buffalo, Burlington, Camanche, Coralville, DeWitt, Eldridge, Fairfield and 226 more.
408 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Iowa Legislative Services Agency, Iowa Precincts (as of the 2022 reprecincting) statewide layer (services.arcgis.com/vPD5PVLI6sfkZ5E4 Iowa_Precincts); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 TIGER/Line VTDs where no official layer; Iowa Legislative Services Agency precincts (2016 file) for the 2020 general
Results
Certified results for Iowa 1st Congressional District
United States Representative District 1
Iowa General Election 2024-11-05 · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican | Republican | 206,955 | 50.0% |
| Christina BohannanDemocrat | Democrat | 206,156 | 49.8% |
| Write-in | 967 | 0.2% |
Certified — Iowa county canvass results as published by the Iowa Secretary of State (Clarity ENR final county uploads; county totals reconcile exactly to the State Board of Canvassers canvass summary) · Iowa Secretary of State — Election Night Reporting / Precinct Results by County
United States Representative District 1
Iowa General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican | Republican | 162,947 | 53.4% |
| Christina BohannanDemocrat | Democrat | 142,173 | 46.6% |
| Write-in | 260 | 0.1% |
Certified — Iowa county canvass results as published by the Iowa Secretary of State (Clarity ENR final county uploads; county totals reconcile exactly to the State Board of Canvassers canvass summary) · Iowa Secretary of State — Election Night Reporting / Precinct Results by County
United States Representative District 1
Iowa General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley HinsonRepublican | Republican | 212,088 | 51.2% |
| Abby FinkenauerDemocrat | Democrat | 201,347 | 48.6% |
| Write-in | 434 | 0.1% |
Certified — Iowa county canvass results as published by the Iowa Secretary of State (Clarity ENR final county uploads; county totals reconcile exactly to the State Board of Canvassers canvass summary) · Iowa Secretary of State — Election Night Reporting / Precinct Results by County
Key Votes
The record
SF 2383: State matters incl. inspections, work-based learning, health-care workforce recruitment, veterans and military spouses — voted Yes
Iowa House final passage · tally 70–24 (6 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Apr 26, 2022 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 2355: Employment security (unemployment) benefits — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 58–37 (5 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Mar 23, 2022 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 2317: Individual and corporate income tax rates, exemptions and credits (2022 tax law) — voted Absent or not voting
Iowa House final passage · tally 61–34 (5 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Feb 24, 2022 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 2416: Student athletic eligibility based on sex — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 55–39 (6 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Feb 21, 2022 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 2317: Individual and corporate income tax rates, exemptions and credits (2022 tax law) — voted No
Iowa House first passage · tally 61–37 (2 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Feb 16, 2022 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceSF 619: State and local revenue: inheritance tax, mental health funding, school funding — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 64–28 (8 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
May 18, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceSF 342: Law enforcement: officer disciplinary actions — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 56–35 (9 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
May 18, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 868: Education appropriations: College Student Aid Commission, Dept. of Education, Board of Regents — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 51–38 (11 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
May 6, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · source
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HF 802: Requirements related to racism or sexism trainings and diversity efforts in schools and universities — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 53–35 (12 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
May 6, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 847: Educational programs, funding, tax credits and open enrollment — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 62–33 (5 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Mar 25, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceHF 756: Acquisition and possession of weapons — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 60–37 (3 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Mar 17, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · sourceSF 413: Conduct of elections, absentee ballots and voter list maintenance — voted No
Iowa House final passage · tally 57–37 (6 absent or not voting) · 89th General Assembly (2021–2022)
Feb 24, 2021 · Official · Iowa Legislature — House Journal · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Committees and Appointments
Committee seats — 89th General Assembly (2022)
Iowa House (District 85): Natural Resources; Veterans Affairs; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
Official · Iowa Legislature — legislator record · sourceCommittee seats — 89th General Assembly (2021)
Iowa House (District 85): Information Technology; Judiciary; State Government
Official · Iowa Legislature — legislator record · source
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $7,165,116cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $5,425,318cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $1,891,089cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- FDM CONNECTS · direct mail$554.7K
- GPS IMPACT · digital consulting$198.2K
- FUTURE SYSTEMS · employee payroll taxes$95.5K
- NORMINGTON, PETTS & ASSOCIATES · research$69.7K
- PATH TO VICTORY LLC · fundraising consulting$63.7K
Campaign finance — Christina Bohannan for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Financial disclosure — Candidate report 2026
Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–07/14/2026; filed 08/13/2026. Reports 47 assets; highest reported ranges: CREF Stock Account - R3 (QCSTIX) $1,078,000.00; Amana Mutual Funds Trust - Growth Fund (AMAGX) $500,001–$1,000,000; Schwab 1000 Index Fund Investor Shares (SNXFX) $500,001–$1,000,000; Condominium $440,800.00; 43 others at or below $250,001–$500,000. Liabilities: Condo (Midwest One Bank, joint) $50,001–$100,000. Earned income: Spouse salary, University of Iowa; Spouse salary, Iowa City VA Health Care System; Consulting, Common Sense Policy Fellowship; 1 more. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. Lauridsen Family Fellow in Law, University of Iowa); 1 agreement(s).
Aug 13, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesCampaign finance — Christina Bohannan for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $7,165,115.61 this cycle · spent $1,891,088.56 · cash on hand $5,425,318.34 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $5,649,143.98 (79%); PACs and other political committees $491,927.50 (7%); Party committees $10,720.79 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $861,534.86 (12%); The candidate (contributions) $7,000.00 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $568.8K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $318.4K; digital $239.2K; polling $108.7K; staff payroll $95.5K; fundraising $64.3K.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure — Candidate report 2025
Candidate report (2025), covering 01/01/2024–09/15/2025; filed 10/15/2025. Reports 47 assets; highest reported ranges: Amana Mutual Funds Trust - Growth Fund (AMAGX) $500,001–$1,000,000; Condominium $500,001–$1,000,000; Schwab 1000 Index Fund Investor Shares (SNXFX) $500,001–$1,000,000; CREF Stock Account - R3 (QCSTIX) $500,001–$1,000,000; 43 others at or below $250,001–$500,000. Liabilities: Condo (Midwest One Bank, joint) $50,001–$100,000. Earned income: salary, University of Iowa $132,990.00; Spouse salary, University of Iowa; Spouse salary, Iowa City VA Health Care System. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. Lauridsen Family Fellow in Law, University of Iowa); 1 agreement(s).
Oct 15, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Christina
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $310,900 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $16,890. Against: outside Google ads $37,610–$50,707; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $109,218. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (opposing)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 9 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $37,610–$50,707 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 9 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — CHRISTINA BOHANNAN FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (CHRISTINA BOHANNAN FOR CONGRESS). 26 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $310,900 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $931,426 supporting, $619,066 opposing, across 79 reports.
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY VICTORY FUND (EVERYTOWN VICTORY FUND)Supporting · $450,933
14 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Opposing · $331,314
7 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Separate Segregated Fund (CRNA-PAC)Supporting · $285,126
6 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACOpposing · $208,076
9 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Americans for Prosperity Action, Inc. (AFP Action) DBA CVA Action and DBA LIBRE ActionOpposing · $79,320
6 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Progressive Turnout ProjectSupporting · $61,928
4 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CFFE PACSupporting · $55,306
5 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WelcomePACSupporting · $31,926
2 reports, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACSupporting · $18,401
3 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
IN UNION USASupporting · $18,216
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CAMPAIGN FOR WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIESSupporting · $3,898
3 reports, newest Sep 15, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THOMAS PAINE SOCIETY L.L.C.Supporting · $2,340
5 reports, newest Aug 23, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
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Field Team 6 Inc.Supporting · $1,254
3 reports, newest Sep 26, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Neighbor VoicesSupporting · $1,081
6 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
VOTERS OF TOMORROW PACSupporting · $736
1 report, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Neighbor VoicesOpposing · $356
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
RURAL FREEDOM NETWORKSupporting · $281
1 report, newest Jul 13, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“We know that cancer is often linked to nitrates and PFAS chemicals in the water, as well as other causes”
“We need to ensure that cancer treatment and early diagnoses are available in all regions of the state”
“We need to accelerate, not cut cancer research”
“And now people know what they are paying at the grocery store. They know what they are paying at the gas pump.”
“In the past, when I ran the last couple of times, people weren’t entirely clear on what Miller-Meeks had been up to”
“It’s a big district. It takes a lot of time to get around, get people to know you and trust you,”
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“They affect access and affordability of health care for everyone.”
“The thing is, these Medicaid cuts don’t just affect the people on Medicaid”
“From now until November, I look forward to meeting and listening to every Iowan across this district and sharing my plans to restore trust in Congress — and to put Iowa first,”
“and they would have the option to buy into that at a rate that makes sense for their income level.”
“If people like their private insurance, great. They can stay with that, but Medicare a guaranteed, kind of affordable option”
“I want to get elected first.”
“I don’t know yet. I haven’t made that decision”
“Miller-Meeks has voted to cut Medicaid for over 100,000 Iowans and voted to discontinue the ACA subsidies, which are now driving up the cost of premiums every month by two and three times”
“We need to repeal any unnecessary tariffs. Now, maybe those are getting repealed. It sounds like maybe they’re going to try to pass them again. I think that we need to think long and hard before we impose tariffs because those are taxes on American consumers. Pure and simple,”
“They know that I will not be just another Washington, D.C. politician.”
“I think it's really telling that 33,000 people in this district who voted for Donald Trump also voted for me”
“When my dad got sick, they canceled his health insurance, and we lost everything.”
“I grew up in a mobile home with two parents who never graduated high school but worked so, so hard all of their lives to put food on the table”
“I have loved every minute of it, getting to know so many Iowa families that I would not have been able to meet otherwise, and that puts me in a really good position to win this race and to put Iowa first.”
“I have been out there doing this work for the last four years”
“Rep. Miller-Meeks refuses to talk to people, refuses to talk about their concerns about some of the votes she’s taken on tariffs, on Medicaid, on the reconciliation bill, on things that are going to increase costs for Iowans dramatically”
Interviews and Published Statements
Full interviews: Iowa U.S. House District 1 Democratic Primary
TV interview · KCRG-TV9
May 19, 2026 · Press · KCRG-TV9 · sourceBeyond the Podium: 1st Congressional District candidate Christina Bohannan
TV interview · Iowa's News Now (KGAN) Excerpts from YouTube caption track (auto-generated; not verified against audio), compiled by GOTV Intel: [0:18] “Yeah, I don't support abolishing ICE. But I do think that we need some real reform to make them more transparent, more accountable, and more professional.” [0:42] “When I'm in Congress, I would vote to repeal unnecessary tariffs. I would vote to restore Medicaid and those ACA tax credits to bring down insurance premiums.”
May 19, 2026 · Press · Iowa's News Now (KGAN) · sourceIowa Press Debates: 1st Congressional District (2024)
Debate · Iowa PBS Excerpts from YouTube caption track (auto-generated; not verified against audio), compiled by GOTV Intel: [3:06] “I grew up in a mobile home in a town of 700 people. Neither of my parents graduated high school, but they worked really hard from before daylight until after dark.” [3:22] “But then my dad got sick. They canceled his health insurance and we lost everything.” [3:47] “I'm running for Congress because right now, what I see is a lot of politicians in Washington DC who are so obsessed with the left and the right that they have forgotten about right and wrong.”
Oct 21, 2024 · Press · Iowa PBS · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Miller-Meeks, Bohannan to debate in battleground Iowa U.S. House raceSep 17, 2026 · Press · The Gazette
- Congressional candidates Miller-Meeks and Bohannan outline plans for tackling Iowa's rising cancer ratesSep 1, 2026 · Press · Iowa Public Radio
- What Miller-Meeks, Bohannan say about cancer in IowaAug 31, 2026 · Press · The Gazette
- Christina Bohannan launches a third run for House seat in IowaAug 24, 2026 · Press · Associated Press
- Health care shaping up as central issue in IA-01 campaignAug 4, 2026 · Press · Bleeding Heartland
- Miller-Meeks, Bohannan set for House rematch in IowaJun 3, 2026 · Press · The Hill
- Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for third time in key swing districtJun 3, 2026 · Press · CBS News
- Iowa 1st District: Bohannan, Miller-Meeks to face off in November, AP projectsJun 2, 2026 · Press · Iowa Capital Dispatch
- Miller-Meeks faces Iowa GOP Primary rematchJun 1, 2026 · Press · Radio Iowa
- Reconciliation divides Iowa’s battle for House seatMay 28, 2026 · Press · Punchbowl News
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- Candidates for Iowa 1st Congressional District talk affordability for IowansMay 27, 2026 · Press · KWQC
- Iowa constitutional law professor launches third bid against GOP CongresswomanJun 17, 2025 · Press · Iowa Starting Line
- Christina Bohannan announces third attempt for Iowa 1st Congressional DistrictJun 17, 2025 · Press · KCCI
- Democrat Christina Bohannan announces 3rd bid for Iowa 1st Congressional DistrictJun 17, 2025 · Press · Iowa Public Radio
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websitebohannanforcongress.comHomepage capture, 2026-09-24 10:12 UTC (viewport 1280×900). Public metrics: not captured (the platforms require sign-in).Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published
- Xx.com/BohannanIowaSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/BohannanforIowaSelf-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/christinaforcongressSelf-published
Polls
Public polls
Public Policy Polling for House Majority PACGeneral election · U.S. House
Christina Bohannan 43% · Mariannette Miller-Meeks 39% · Undecided 18%
Fielded through Jun 19, 2025 · LV · House Majority PAC
Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Iowa 1st Congressional District
- Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Michael BridgfordIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · IA-01
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_xp5rh5p44.
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