Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is emerging as one of the most closely watched races in the 2026 midterms. Several candidates have entered the contest, drawing national attention to the state’s political landscape.

Donald Trump has declared his support for Mariannette Miller-Meeks’s reelection in Iowa’s 1st District. In a weekend Truth Social post, he praised her background as a medical doctor and U.S. Army veteran, offering what he called his “Complete and Total Endorsement.”