Current Position: US Representative of IA 2nd District since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
Former Positions: State Senator from 2019 – 2021; Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health from 2011 – 2014
District: southeastern part, bordering the states of Illinois and Missouri, and the Mississippi River. The district includes the cities of Davenport, Iowa City, Burlington, and Indianola.
Upcoming Election:
Miller-Meeks ran three unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. House against Dave Loebsack. She enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and served for 24 years, including as a nurse, physician, and member of the United States Army Reserve. She retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Miller-Meeks operated a private ophthalmology practice in Ottumwa, Iowa, until 2008. She also served as the first female president of the Iowa Medical Society.
Featured Quote:
No one is more worthy of experiencing open access to the incredible places that the men and women have fought to keep us free and their families who have also made the ultimate sacrifice along with them. #VIPAct
Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
OnAir Post: Mariannette Miller-Meeks IA-01