Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Bohannan ✓ | 42,843 | 81.5% | |
| Travis Terrell | 9,754 | 18.5% |
Republican Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks ✓ | 35,165 | 71.6% | |
| David Pautsch | 13,949 | 28.4% |
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General Election Polling Trend
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PollingSource average — the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer (no polls in the last 30 days). This is an average, not a forecast.
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General Election Polling Average
No scientific polls in the last 30 days — the figure is the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer when fewer exist, not a 30-day mean. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bullfinch Group/Independent Center | 2026-07-16 | 705 LV | ±3.70 | Christina Bohannan 40.00% | Mariannette Miller-Meeks 35.00% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) partisan·D 2024 err 2.0 | 2025-06-19 | 555 V | Christina Bohannan 43.00% | Mariannette Miller-Meeks 39.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 IA-01 House race?
Christina Bohannan leads Mariannette Miller-Meeks 41.5% to 37% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+4.5 margin based on the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer (no polls in the last 30 days).
Is the 2026 IA-01 House race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 IA-01 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from The Bullfinch Group/Independent Center (completed July 16, 2026), found Christina Bohannan (D) at 40% and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) at 35%.
When is the 2026 IA-01 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average on this page is the last three qualifying scientific public polls of the locked matchup, or fewer — the newest of them is older than 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean and it does not set the rating. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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- SD 2026 Dem-aligned $1,614,515
- 314 ACTION FUND Dem-aligned $1,028,606
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $938,767
- LCV VICTORY FUND Dem-aligned $512,373
- EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY VICTORY FUND (EVERYTOWN VICTORY FUND) Dem-aligned $450,929
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION GOP-aligned $374,879
- ONE FOR ALL COMMITTEE Dem-aligned $362,366
- NO GOING BACK PAC INC. GOP-aligned $346,649
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) Dem-aligned $285,126
- AMERICA PAC GOP-aligned $223,999
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