Miller-Meeks, Bohannan Clash Over Costs, Medicaid Cuts in Iowa Debate

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan debated Tuesday in their rematch for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, with Bohannan citing Miller-Meeks' vote for the 2025 reconciliation law's Medicaid cuts as evidence she has driven up costs for Iowa families. Miller-Meeks defended the bill as lowering taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and touted a new steel mill project in her district. The debate, hosted by KWQC and KCRG in Davenport, was the only scheduled live matchup ahead of the Nov. 5 election in a race rated "leans Democrat" by Cook Political Report. The candidates also sparred over tariffs and congressional war powers votes tied to the Iran conflict.

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