Democrat Bob Krause Announces Iowa 1st District Congressional Run

Bob Krause, a Democrat and former Iowa state legislator, has announced his candidacy for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Krause, who served in the Iowa House in the 1970s and is President of the Veterans National Recovery Center, has made multiple previous bids for the U.S. Senate. In his campaign announcement, Krause criticized Miller-Meeks for voting as a 'Trump rubber stamp' and pledged to fight for workers, farmers, and families while aiming to 'flip the House.' Another Democrat, Travis Terrell, has also declared his run for the same seat, highlighting generational differences in addressing key issues. Republican responses to Krause's bid were dismissive, with some labeling him as a candidate from a bygone era. Miller-Meeks has not yet confirmed if she will seek reelection in 2026.