(Radio Iowa) – National media outlets are declaring Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks the winner of the recount of votes in the 20 counties that make up the first congressional district. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports.

Bohannan issued a concession statement this (Wednesday) afternoon, thanking election officials and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure every lawful vote was counted. Miller-Meeks declared victory on Election Night, saying she expected to carry Washington County, which had not yet reported results. Bohannan finished about seven points behind Miller-Meeks in 2022. This year’s margin was well under one percent.