CONGRESSWOMAN-ELECT MILLER-MEEKS’ TRANSITION TEAM ISSUES STATEMENT ON RITA HART’S ATTEMPT TO OVERTURN THE WILL OF IOWA VOTERS
OTTUMWA, Iowa – Congresswoman-elect Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ transition team issued the following statement today: Rita Hart filed paperwork this morning with the U.S. House of Representatives to attempt to have Washington politicians overturn the will of Iowans in the 2nd Congressional District. All votes in this election have been counted under Iowa law. Congresswoman-elect Mariannette Miller-Meeks […]
MILLER-MEEKS RELEASES CLOSING AD; FOCUSES ON EXPERTISE
OTTUMWA – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks released her final TV ad titled “Experience” today, focusing on her unique experience as a doctor, military veteran, and director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. The 30-second ad transcript reads: Narrator: “Rita Hart on the tough issues” Rita Hart: “To me, it’s about…again…listening to the experts” Narrator: […]
MILLER-MEEKS KICKS OFF BARNSTORM TOUR OF IOWA 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT’S 24 COUNTIES
CHARITON – Republican candidate Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks began her “barnstorm tour” today of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District during which she will visit all 24 counties before the Nov. 3 election to underscore her qualifications and commitment to work to create jobs, make healthcare more accessible and affordable and contain government spending and regulations. “I enjoy […]
MILLER-MEEKS STRESSES EXPERIENCE IN FINAL DEBATE, CALLS OUT OPPONENT’S VOTE TO DENY COVERAGE TO IOWANS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
DAVENPORT – In the third and final 2nd Congressional District debate, Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, focused on her resume as a doctor, veteran, and public health official, and called out her opponent for voting for legislation that created a loophole to deny insurance coverage to Iowans with pre-existing conditions. “I am running for Congress to […]
MILLER-MEEKS LAUNCHES FOURTH TV AD, CRITICIZES OPPONENT FOR SUPPORT OF FARM REGULATION BILL
OTTUMWA – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks released a new TV ad titled “Liberal Elites” today, criticizing her opponent’s support for the proposed Farm System Reform Act, a bill that aims to heavily regulate Iowa farms. The 30-second ad transcript reads: Narrator: “Bernie Sanders. Elizabeth Warren. Nancy Pelosi. Washington Democrats and liberal elites who want […]
MILLER-MEEKS HIGHLIGHTS HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP DURING KCRG-TV, CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE DEBATE
CEDAR RAPIDS – During the second general election debate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, underscored that Congress needs her experience as a physician and former director of the Iowa Department of Public Health to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and get the U.S. economy back on track. “Due to the COVID […]
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENDORSES MILLER-MEEKS: “WE NEED A LEADER WHO WILL REOPEN ECONOMY IN SAFE, MEASURED APPROACH”
DAVENPORT – The United States Chamber of Commerce, the largest business advocacy group in the world, has endorsed Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd District. “The Chamber aims to protect free enterprise and pro-business priorities in Congress by vigorously supporting policies that advance economic growth, help create jobs, and promote fiscal responsibility,” said Thomas […]
MILLER-MEEKS LAUNCHES THIRD TV AD; WARNED IN 2013 OF PANDEMIC WHILE SERVING AS IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
DAVENPORT – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks has released a new TV ad that shows the Ottumwa physician and state senator explaining how she will use her health care expertise in Congress to get Iowans safely back to work, and includes her 2013 warning as the then-director of the Iowa Department of Public Health that a […]
MILLER-MEEKS DISPLAYS UNIQUE CREDENTIALS; SHARES POLICY PLATFORM WITH IOWA VOTERS
JOHNSTON, Iowa – State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, emerged as the decisive victor in tonight’s Iowa Public Broadcasting debate, which was the first between general election contenders in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. “Senator Miller-Meeks is the clear winner based on her unmatched depth of professional experience on the issues that matter most to voters,” campaign […]
PRESS RELEASE: MILLER-MEEKS UNVEILS ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HELP REOPEN IOWA, U.S ECONOMIES
DAVENPORT – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks has announced the formation of an economic advisory council consisting of 63 small business owners from Iowa’s 2nd District who will advocate for policies to fully reopen the Iowa and U.S. economies, returning them to pre-pandemic employment levels and focusing on ways to bring more jobs and growth […]
PRESS RELEASE: 30 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ENDORSE MILLER-MEEKS, WHO CALLS ON OPPONENT TO DISAVOW ‘DEFUND POLICE’ MOVEMENT
DAVENPORT – A coalition of law enforcement officials today endorsed Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who called on opponent Rita Hart to end her silence about Democratic calls to defund police departments across the country. “Local law enforcement officers are the people who keep us safe in our homes, on the street and in our […]
MILLER-MEEKS LAUNCHES FIRST GENERAL ELECTION TV AD, SHARING LIFE’S STORY AND PURSUIT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM
DAVENPORT – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks released a new TV ad titled “Kitchen Fire” today. The 30-second commercial chronicles her pursuit of the American Dream from a young age after being severely burned by a kitchen fire to joining the Army and working her way through medical school and finally becoming the director of the Iowa Department of […]
IOWA FARM LEADERS RALLY BEHIND MILLER-MEEKS; AG SECRETARY MIKE NAIG: ‘IOWA NEEDS A CHAMPION’
DAVENPORT – A coalition of 114 farm leaders representing all 24 counties and various sectors of agriculture and agribusiness in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District today announced their support for Republican candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The deep level of support comes on the heels of Democratic candidate Rita Hart’s announcement that she supports U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s […]
NFIB Endorses Miller-Meeks
DAVENPORT – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a nonpartisan and member-driven advocacy group for small and independent businesses, today endorsed Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd District. Speaking at a news conference prior to a roundtable discussion about issues important to local NFIB members, Miller-Meeks underscored the importance of small businesses […]
SECOND QUARTER REPORT: MILLER-MEEKS CAMPAIGN TALLIES LARGEST CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING TOTAL TO DATE
WEDNESDAY, July 8th, 2020 OTTUMWA – Coming off a decisive primary win, Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign continued its fundraising momentum in the second quarter of 2020 with its largest fundraising quarter to date, bringing in $351,909 and ending June with $504,281 cash on hand, according to her latest federal election report. “I am […]
MILLER-MEEKS’ BRINGS FUNDRAISING TOTAL $500,000; CASH ON HAND NEARLY $400,000
OTTUMWA – Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign fundraising clout continued in the first quarter of 2020, bringing in more than $256,000 and ending with a March 31 balance of nearly $400,000, according to its latest federal election report.
MILLER-MEEKS: SESSION RECESS IS “WISE DECISION,” CHANGES IN CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE NECESSARY, NOW IS THE TIME TO PULL TOGETHER
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 OTTUMWA – State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said this morning that the decision of legislative leaders to suspend the state’s legislative session for 30 days is a “wise and necessary result” of recently confirmed community spread (meaning no known source of contact) of the coronavirus and will also alter her schedule as she campaigns […]
MILLER-MEEKS SUBMITS NOMINATION PETITIONS TO APPEAR ON 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT GOP BALLOT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 DES MOINES ̶ State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks submitted more than 5,700 signatures to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office to have her name placed on the June 2 Republican primary ballot in the Second Congressional District. “I’m humbled to have such broad and deep support across the district that I am able to qualify as […]
SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM ENDORSES MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS: “SHE WILL KEEP AMERICA GREAT”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 OTTUMWA – U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today announced his endorsement of state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ bid for the Republican nomination in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. “Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ track record during her time in the Iowa Senate proves that she is ready, willing, and able to fight for the conservative values that make America great,” […]
ERNST ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF MILLER-MEEKS: SHE’S A FIGHTER WHO WILL WORK TIRELESSLY FOR IOWANS
OTTUMA – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst today announced her endorsement of fellow Army veteran and Ottumwa state senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Iowa’s Second Congressional District.