Former Democratic state representative Christina Bohannan missed a significant number of votes in Iowa’s House of Representatives during her final year in office. This occurred as she campaigned for a congressional seat in Iowa’s battleground district. State records indicate that in 2022, she missed 348 out of 773 floor votes, amounting to about 45% of all votes. Bohannan had previously emphasized the importance for leaders to be present.
Bohannan is currently campaigning for a congressional position in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. This race is critical, with the Cook Political Report marking it as a “toss-up,” as Republicans aim to maintain their delicate majority in the House of Representatives. The missed votes included key bills on topics like protections for sexual abuse victims, support for volunteer firefighters and first responders, the state’s dairy industry and agricultural programs, emergency 911 services, and juvenile justice reform.
The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Bohannan through spokesperson Emily Tuttle. Tuttle stated, “Liberal Christina Bohannan says leaders should ‘show up’ and then is a no-show herself.” Tuttle argued that missing such a significant portion of her obligations undermines leadership credibility. Moreover, in an October 6, 2025, post on X, Bohannan reiterated the need for political figures to interact with constituents directly, which aligns with her statements at a candidate forum.
Bohannan served from 2021 to 2023 in the Iowa House before running for Congress. She faces incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, for a third time contesting the 1st Congressional District, which covers areas like Davenport and Iowa City. She narrowly lost in previous races, including by around seven points in 2022 and by approximately 800 votes after a recount in 2024.
Throughout her tenure, Bohannan received compensation as a state legislator. In 2022, Iowa lawmakers earned a $25,000 annual salary plus a $175 per day per diem for up to 100 days. She has also faced scrutiny for her previous comments on diversity training limits in schools and universities, describing Iowa as potentially “backwards” in such contexts. Additionally, she and her husband own properties valued between half a million to over a million dollars, including a $1.55 million home in Iowa City, although she projects herself as understanding middle-class struggles.
Fox News Digital sought comments from Bohannan’s campaign but has not yet received a response.
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