Iowa House Votes Missed by Bohannan in 2022

That tension stands out because Bohannan has publicly praised direct contact with constituents. In a post on X dated Oct. 6, 2025, she said she had the honor of speaking with more than 100 voters at a forum representing five Iowa counties and said leaders need to show up and talk directly with Iowans when uncertainty is high. A 2021 interview with Bleeding Heartland also described her as planning to spend a lot of time on legislative work during the 2022 session while balancing a congressional campaign. Bohannan served one term in the Iowa House from 2021 to 2023 before moving fully into higher-stakes federal campaigning.

The Iowa House votes missed by Bohannan matter because they go straight to an issue many voters understand immediately: whether an elected official is doing the job they were sent to do. The debate also comes as she tries to beat Miller-Meeks for a third time after losing by about seven points in 2022 and by roughly 800 votes after a 2024 recount. Bohannan has remained on the state’s legislative payroll during that period, with lawmakers earning a $25,000 salary in 2022 plus per diem pay of $175 a day for up to 100 days. For voters watching this race, the question is simple: did she serve Iowa first, or campaign first? That answer could shape how this close district decides its next representative.

Fox News Digital also reported earlier criticism of Bohannan over past comments on diversity training and transgender athlete restrictions, along with questions about her family’s property holdings as she campaigned on middle-class concerns. The campaign did not respond to a request for comment. With the race still tight, her attendance record and broader political message are likely to stay under the microscope as Iowa voters weigh whether they want to send her back to Washington.