Where Miller-Meeks, Bohannan stand on key issues, from abortion to the border to inflation

Iowa City, IALocal News

In the race for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan are gearing up for a highly competitive election. Miller-Meeks, who previously won by a significant margin, is seeking her third term and is emphasizing her legislative achievements, notably her SERVICE Act, while also addressing women's rights issues. At a recent tailgate event, she asserted that Republicans are champions of women's rights, a point she is keen to drive home in her campaign. On the other hand, Bohannan is focusing her efforts on reproductive rights, criticizing Iowa's new fetal heartbeat law, which she describes as "devastating and dangerous" for women. She has also highlighted her personal experience with in-vitro fertilization to connect with voters on these issues.

The article outlines the candidates' positions on various topics, such as inflation and the Farm Bill, providing insights into their campaign strategies. Additionally, Libertarian candidate Nicholas Gluba's removal from the ballot adds another layer of complexity to the race, as he now runs as a write-in candidate. As both candidates prepare for the election, the stakes are high in a district that is expected to be closely contested.

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