Iowa: All four House candidates backed by Trump move on to the general elections

June 3, 2026

Primary Election Results in Iowa: Trump Allies Prevail

In a significant political event, all four U.S. House seats in Iowa were on the ballot during a primary election for the first time since the state’s congressional districts were reduced to four in 2013. Notably, each of the Trump-endorsed candidates won their respective nominations.

This past Tuesday, voters in Iowa went to the polls, with voting concluding at 6 p.m.

District 1

In the 1st District, with 99% of votes counted, incumbent Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) secured her place in the Republican primary with an impressive 71.6% of the vote. She defeated veteran David Pautsch, who garnered 28.4%. Miller-Meeks, who is 70, has been in office since 2021 and leads the Conservative Climate Action Caucus, as well as the Health Subcommittee of the Veterans Affairs Committee. According to her House profile, she had the honor of being named “Congresswoman of the Year” by the Wounded Warrior Project.

President Trump praised Miller-Meeks in a post, calling her a “strong voice” for the district. He lauded her background as a physician and veteran, asserting her understanding of the policies that protect service members and promote economic growth.

“Mariannette will fight for the hard-working Iowans and our borders, defend the Second Amendment, and promote energy independence,” Trump stated, affirming his endorsement for her re-election.

In the Democratic primary, law professor Christina Bohanan (D-Iowa) won decisively with 81.5% of the vote against health worker Travis Terrell, who received 18.5%. Bohanan criticized Miller-Meeks for supporting a six-week abortion ban, claiming it jeopardizes freedoms in Iowa.

“I will fight every day to restore Roe v. Wade,” Bohanan declared on her campaign website.

District 2

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) chose not to seek a fourth term, opting instead for a Senate run. Former Iowa Rep. Joe Mitchell (R-Iowa) won the Republican primary for her vacated seat, defeating state senator Charlie McClintock with 61.5% of the vote to McClintock’s 38.5%. Mitchell has received significant support from Trump, who endorsed him earlier this year.

“I am honored to endorse MAGA Patriot Joe Mitchell,” Trump expressed, noting Mitchell’s experience in the HUD during his administration.

Mitchell, 29, emphasized his alignment with Trump as a key part of his campaign, highlighting his previous roles under the former president. Iowa Representative Lindsey James (D-Iowa) won the Democratic primary with 57.8% of the vote, outpacing her opponents.

James, 46, has co-founded Iowa’s first bipartisan caucus and has vowed to restore abortion rights at the federal level.

District 3

Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) faced no opposition in the Republican primary and will compete against Democratic candidate and fellow unopposed Iowa state senator Sarah Trone Garriott in the upcoming election. Trump has spoken positively about Nunn’s commitment to veterans and economic growth.

District 4

With Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) running for governor, Zach Rahn won the Republican primary for the now-open seat in that district. Noted attorney and former congressman Dave Dawson received 39.1% of the votes, edging out retired nurse Stephanie Steiner and stay-at-home mom Ashley Wolfe Tornabein. Dawson will face Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, in the general election.