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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
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Iowa rep in swing district endorsed by group working to elect GOP women
A Republican congresswoman from Iowa in a swing district has picked up an endorsement from a group working to elect more GOP women. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was among a group of candidates in the House and Senate to receive first-round 2026 endorsements by Winning for Women PAC, which works to support free-market conservative women running for federal office. Cook Political Report – the leading nonpartisan handicapper – rates Miller-Meeks' district as a "Toss Up" in 2026. Miller-Meeks won her 2024 re-election bid in November after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa's congressional seats. She defeated Democrat Christina Bohannan in a rematch of 2022, when Miller-Meeks won by 7 percentage points. The 2024 margin was much tighter – Miller-Meeks' lead over Bohannan was less than a percentage point, or fewer than 1,000 votes, according to the Associated Press. Senate Republican Doge Leader Joni Ernst Faces First Democratic Challenger In 2026 Race Miller-Meeks earned a first term in Congress representing Iowa's 2nd District when she defeated Democrat Rita Hart by just six votes in 2020. She currently represents the 1st District, which includes the eastern part of the state and a swath of south-central Iowa, including Johnson County, home to the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Read On The Fox News App Winning for Women PAC on Monday also endorsed Reps. Young Kim R-Calif., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., in the House, as well as Sens. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the upper chamber. Kim and Kiggans' districts both "Lean Republican" in 2026, according to Cook Political Report. Moody and Ernst are both in "Solid R" seats, while Collins' district "Leans R" in the 2026 contest. White House Displays Lawn Signs Highlighting Illegal Immigrant Crime "Early financial support is critical, particularly in close races," Danielle Barrow, the president of the Winning for Women PAC, said in a statement obtained by The Hill. "Given Republicans' narrow control of Congress, we are announcing our initial endorsements earlier than ever before to ensure we hold and expand our majorities. We look forward to endorsing more strong women leaders in Congress in the coming weeks." The House currently has 31 Republican women members, while the Senate has just 10. Winning for Women PAC has spent more than $20 million since 2020 on boosting Republican female candidates in competitive primaries and general elections. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Iowa rep in swing district endorsed by group working to elect GOP women
Fox News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Iowa rep in swing district endorsed by group working to elect GOP women
A Republican congresswoman from Iowa in a swing district has picked up an endorsement from a group working to elect more GOP women. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was among a group of candidates in the House and Senate to receive first-round 2026 endorsements by Winning for Women PAC, which works to support free-market conservative women running for federal office. Cook Political Report – the leading nonpartisan handicapper – rates Miller-Meeks' district as a "Toss Up" in 2026. Miller-Meeks won her 2024 re-election bid in November after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa's congressional seats. She defeated Democrat Christina Bohannan in a rematch of 2022, when Miller-Meeks won by 7 percentage points. The 2024 margin was much tighter – Miller-Meeks' lead over Bohannan was less than a percentage point, or fewer than 1,000 votes, according to the Associated Press. Miller-Meeks earned a first term in Congress representing Iowa's 2nd District when she defeated Democrat Rita Hart by just six votes in 2020. She currently represents the 1st District, which includes the eastern part of the state and a swath of south-central Iowa, including Johnson County, home to the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Winning for Women PAC on Monday also endorsed Reps. Young Kim R-Calif., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., in the House, as well as Sens. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the upper chamber. Kim and Kiggans' districts both "Lean Republican" in 2026, according to Cook Political Report. Moody and Ernst are both in "Solid R" seats, while Collins' district "Leans R" in the 2026 contest. "Early financial support is critical, particularly in close races," Danielle Barrow, the president of the Winning for Women PAC, said in a statement obtained by The Hill. "Given Republicans' narrow control of Congress, we are announcing our initial endorsements earlier than ever before to ensure we hold and expand our majorities. We look forward to endorsing more strong women leaders in Congress in the coming weeks." The House currently has 31 Republican women members, while the Senate has just 10. Winning for Women PAC has spent more than $20 million since 2020 on boosting Republican female candidates in competitive primaries and general elections.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Group dedicated to electing GOP women rolls out first round of endorsements
Winning for Women PAC, a group dedicated to electing Republican women to office, rolled out its first round of House and Senate endorsements on Monday. In the Senate, the group is backing Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). Meanwhile in the House, the group is throwing its support behind Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.). The Hill was the first outlet to report on the endorsements. The nonpartisan Cook Political report rates Miller-Meeks's race as a toss-up, while Kiggans and Kim's races are considered 'lean Republican.' Collins's reelection bid has been labeled 'lean Republican' by Cook. Since 2020, the political action group has invested $20 million in helping elect Republican women facing competitive primaries as well as in general election races. 'Early financial support is critical, particularly in close races,' Danielle Barrow, the president of the Winning for Women PAC, said in a statement. 'Given Republicans' narrow control of Congress, we are announcing our initial endorsements earlier than ever before to ensure we hold and expand our majorities. We look forward to endorsing more strong women leaders in Congress in the coming weeks.' Ten Republican women currently serve in the Senate, while 31 serve in the House. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Group dedicated to electing GOP women rolls out first round of endorsements
Winning for Women PAC, a group dedicated to electing Republican women to office, rolled out its first round of House and Senate endorsements on Monday. In the Senate, the group is backing Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). Meanwhile in the House, the group is throwing its support behind Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.). The Hill was the first outlet to report on the endorsements. The nonpartisan Cook Political report rates Miller-Meeks's race as a toss-up, while Kiggans and Kim's races are considered 'lean Republican.' Collins's reelection bid has been labeled 'lean Republican' by Cook. Since 2020, the political action group has invested $20 million in helping elect Republican women facing competitive primaries as well as in general election races. 'Early financial support is critical, particularly in close races,' Danielle Barrow, the president of the Winning for Women PAC, said in a statement. 'Given Republicans' narrow control of Congress, we are announcing our initial endorsements earlier than ever before to ensure we hold and expand our majorities. We look forward to endorsing more strong women leaders in Congress in the coming weeks.' Ten Republican women currently serve in the Senate, while 31 serve in the House.
