(Iowa and USA Flag - KIWA Staff Photo)Iowa (RI) — Three of Iowa’s four congressional races are drawing national attention as Election Day approaches, with both parties focusing heavily on turnout and control of Congress.
Republican Congressman Zach Nunn said Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District is among the most competitive races in the country and could play a role in determining which party controls the U.S. House.
Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott, a Lutheran minister and current Iowa senator, is challenging for the seat.
Iowa’s 1st District is also considered highly competitive. Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seeking another term against Democrat Christina Bohannan.
Miller-Meeks narrowly won the seat in 2020 in her fourth try. This is Democrat Christina Bohannan’s third race against Miller-Meeks, after finishing 799 votes behind her in 2024.
Bohannan argues Congress has surrendered too much authority to other branches of government and to special interests.
With Congresswoman Ashley Hinson running for the U.S. Senate, Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District is an open-seat race.
Democrat Lindsay James says Washington is too heavily influenced by special interests.
Republican Joe Mitchell, running in the 2nd District, addressed supporters at President Trump’s rally in Dubuque.
Independent Dave Bushaw and Libertarian Rick Stewart are also on the ballot in the 2nd District race.
Iowa’s 4th Congressional District is considered more favorable to Republicans. GOP nominee Chris McGowan, former president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, urged supporters not to rely on polling.
Democrat Dave Dawson, an assistant Woodbury County attorney and former state legislator, says western Iowa needs stronger representation in Congress.
The 4th District seat is open after Congressman Randy Feenstra chose to run for governor rather than seek reelection to the U.S. House.
