Top state and national party leaders at a fundraiser in Iowa City this weekend urged a crowd of Iowa Republicans to focus on two key races. U-S Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke at the fundraiser for Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette-Miller-Meeks. He told the crowd Democrats will change the fabric of the country if they win races like hers in November.
Florida Senator Rick Scott was also there to make the pitch for both Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson, who’s running for the U-S Senate seat currently held by Republican Joni Ernst.
Miller-Meeks — who won her first race for the U-S House by six votes — says Democrats are pretending to be something they’re not and would undo Republican priorities.
Miller-Meeks, who faces Democrat Christina Bohannan for the third time, finished just 799 votes ahead of Boahannan in 2024. Miller-Meeks says national Democrats and Bohannan are underestimating her again this year.
Just over 180 people attended the event, according to Miller-Meeks campaign. Bohannan released a written statement, saying Miller-Meeks brought Washington politicians here to fundraise at a tailgate, while Iowans are paying higher prices on burgers, brats, and gas because of their reckless votes.
