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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Race Overview
Candidates
Mariannette Miller-Meeks Nominee Incumbent
Republican
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| 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% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 IA-01 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
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 is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $627,026
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION GOP-aligned $174,914
- INDEPENDENT PAC $155,061
- INVEST IN TOMORROW COALITION PAC GOP-aligned $125,000
- WELCOMEPAC Dem-aligned $94,005
- HEALTHCARE FREEDOM SUPER PAC GOP-aligned $47,800
- NRRC Dem-aligned $36,250
- FREE AND FAIR DEMOCRACY PAC Dem-aligned $7,634
- YOUTH SAVE DEMOCRACY PAC Dem-aligned $7,555
- AMERICAN CONSERVATION COALITION PAC (ACC PAC) GOP-aligned $3,380
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