Democrats nominate candidates for two competitive Iowa House seats
Democrats have nominated candidates for two key Iowa House districts in preparation for the upcoming elections. Former state Rep. Christina Bohannan will challenge GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in the first district, while state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott will run against GOP Rep. Zach Nunn in the third district. Both races are viewed as critical opportunities for Democrats to gain seats in the House.
- ▪Christina Bohannan is running against Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa's first congressional district.
- ▪This is Bohannan's third attempt for the seat after close losses in previous elections.
- ▪Sarah Trone Garriott is challenging Zach Nunn in Iowa's third congressional district.
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Democrats picked their candidates for two competitive House districts on Tuesday that will be vital to the party’s efforts to flip control of the chamber this November. Democrats nominated former state Rep. Christina Bohannan to run against GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s first congressional district. Bohannan has taught at the University of Iowa College of Law and served as a state representative in Iowa from 2021 to 2023. Recommended Stories Hilton, Becerra, Steyer in early lead in California governor’s race as vote count continues California 22nd Congressional district primary results: Rep. David Valadao advances to runoff California 22nd Congressional district primary results: Rep.
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