Iowa’s 2024 congressional races are starting to take shape as all four Republican officeholders have at least one Democratic challenger and, in one instance, a primary challenger. So who’s running for what office and where? Here’s a simple overview of Iowa’s four...
Hinson, Feenstra Vote Against Insulin Price Cap, Axne and Miller-Meeks Support
The Affordable Insulin Now Act passed largely along party lines in the US House. But a dozen Republicans broke ranks and voted with Democrats--including one of Iowa's Republicans. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Southeast Iowa, sided with Iowa's lone...
Ashley Hinson’s Hypocrisy Blows Up in Her Face
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson is trending nationally online today, and not in a good way. Reaction to Hinson taking credit for funding for locks and dams coming from President Joe Biden's Infrastructure plan—which she voted against—was swift, angry and often mocking. Her...
Hinson Takes Credit for Infrastructure Funds She Labeled as ‘Socialist,’ Voted Against
US Rep. Ashley Hinson compared the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to socialism, but that didn’t stop her from taking credit for funds from the legislation that she voted against. The US Army Corps of Engineers allocated $829.1 million from the infrastructure...
Billboard Tying Greene to Hinson, Miller-Meeks Greets Fair-Goers
Although she won't be able to see it on Twitter for another day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Iowa State Fair-goers will be greeted this week by a billboard tying the congresswoman to two of Iowa's own Republican members of the US House. Democrats hope Iowans...
How Miller-Meeks Seeks to Stop new Water Quality Regulations
A bill to improve water quality and monitor for harmful chemicals passed the US House of Representatives recently without the support of any Iowa Republicans. Instead, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, alongside Sen. Joni Ernst, support a set of rules that prioritize...
Miller-Meeks Votes Against Local Projects She Requested Funds For
A bill to provide billions for infrastructure projects across the country passed the House of Representatives this past week. Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted no. Nonetheless, the projects Miller-Meeks requested money for will still get it. Some of those...
Miller-Meeks Heading To The U.S.-Mexico Border
Amid an ongoing examination of Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meek’s six-vote victory over Democrat Rita Hart, the 2nd District representative is expected to join House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday at the U.S. southern border. Axios reported that McCarthy will...
New Ad Targets Miller-Meeks On COVID Relief, GOP Tax Cut Hypocrisy
Provisionally-seated Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is already facing one of her first big tests in Congress with the coming COVID-19 relief package. Just this Friday, the House advanced the portion of the bill that provides $1,400 direct payments to most Americans and...
State Certifies Miller-Meeks’ IA-02 Win Separated By 6 Votes
Iowa's canvassing board on Monday certified the results of each race held in Iowa during the 2020 general election, including the 2nd Congressional District contest, where Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks held a six-vote margin over Democrat Rita Hart out of nearly...