Throughout her campaign, Miller-Meeks focused on economic issues and immigration, appealing to voter concerns about inflation and border security, while Bohannan targeted Miller-Meeks' record on reproductive rights.

Miller-Meeks' victory margin was less than one percentage point, translating to fewer than 1,000 votes, a significant drop from her previous win by 7 percentage points in 2022.

Bohannan's campaign, which raised $5.2 million compared to Miller-Meeks' $4.6 million, requested a recount on November 14 to ensure every vote was counted, although Miller-Meeks' team criticized this as a delaying tactic.

The recount was conducted across all 20 counties in the district, with costs covered by the state due to the close margin, and involved a board of three members in each county.

The Associated Press officially called the race for Miller-Meeks at 4:02 p.m. ET on November 27, although she had declared victory earlier in the day.

After the results were confirmed, Bohannan conceded the race, congratulating Miller-Meeks and emphasizing her commitment to advocating for the needs of hardworking Iowans.

Miller-Meeks expressed her gratitude for the victory on social media, outlining her priorities to address issues such as gas prices, grocery costs, and border security.

The 2022 elections had already marked a significant rightward shift in Iowa, a state that previously supported Democratic candidates Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012.

This victory marks Miller-Meeks' second term in Congress, having first entered in 2020 by winning her initial election by just six votes against Democrat Rita Hart.

In Iowa, Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks successfully won her reelection bid on November 27, 2024, after a recount confirmed her narrow lead over Democrat Christina Bohannan in the 1st District.

The 2024 election cycle saw substantial investment in advertising for competitive races in Iowa, particularly in the 1st and 3rd Districts, from national campaign organizations.

The recent elections have solidified Republican control over Congress, with the GOP regaining all federal branches following the November 5, 2024 elections, which also saw Donald Trump return to the presidency.