June 18, 2025
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — 314 Action Fund today endorsed Christina Bohannan for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. Earlier this year, 314 Action announced IA-01 as one of the most competitive seats on the map and a top target for 314 Action in 2026.
“From her work as an environmental engineer to her time in the state legislature, Christina Bohannan has always led the charge to protect Iowans using facts and data,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “It’s beyond time to get rid of Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who supports stripping health care from 146,000 Iowans. The people of the 1st Congressional District deserve someone who won’t just roll over at Trump’s command, they deserve a representative who will fight for their health care, jobs, and the environment. We’re proud to endorse her and look forward to supporting her campaign.”
“It’s clear that now, more than ever, we need elected officials in Washington who will use evidence to make policy, instead of working to make families’ lives harder,” said Christina Bohannan. “I’m proud to have 314 Action Fund’s endorsement again as we stand up against these senseless attacks on health care for Iowans. I understand the importance of having quality, affordable health care and I refuse to let Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks rip it away from our most vulnerable community members. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and stand up for our district.”
Christina Bohannan is a law professor, environmental engineer, and the former representative for Iowa’s 85th House District. In 2020, she ran for the Iowa State House, defeating a 20-year incumbent by over 30 points. She spent her time in office protecting working families, investing in public schools, and helping small businesses owners recover from the challenges of COVID-19. 314 Action has endorsed Christinia for Congress twice before, proudly standing with her to keep Iowans safe and healthy.
Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is considered the most competitive race in the country. Last cycle, Christina came within one percentage point from victory, with just 799 votes separating Christina from her opponent in 2024, the most vulnerable House Republican in the country.
314 Action Fund is the only national organization working to elect scientists and physicians who are Democrats across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists, doctors, and STEM professionals who will use science and facts to address our most pressing issues like climate change and health care.
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