On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced her candidacy for House Republican Conference Secretary. In a letter to her colleagues, Miller-Meeks highlighted the need for battleground district representation in House GOP Leadership and her ability to help grow the Republican majority.
The full text of the letter is below:
Colleagues,
I am honored to put forth my candidacy for Secretary of the House Republican Conference. We come off of a successful and historic election thanks to President Trump and an America First agenda, and I believe we have an opportunity to lead while working to cement our majority for Congresses to come.
First, I will be successfully re-elected to represent Iowa’s First Congressional District. We currently hold an 800-plus vote lead over our opponent and it is mathematically impossible for the ground to be made up with the remaining provisional ballots left to be counted. I have no doubt that my election will be certified and I will be victorious…by more than 6 votes.
My highly competitive district is reflective of the nation and our conference. In my re-election bid this year, I was honored to earn the support of so many in our Conference, from the House Freedom Caucus to the Republican Study Committee to the Governing Majority and the Republican Main Street Groups.
Second, I wholeheartedly believe that if this Republican Conference is going to win more than a few-seat majority each cycle, we must begin to include members who are elected from battleground districts at the leadership table. I have proven that I have the ability to overcome challenges to continue to represent a swing district and we must ensure that we focus on our incumbents, as well as our challengers, to continue our success. The seats we need to expand our majority will come from swing or Democrat districts, and I think it would be beneficial to have someone in leadership who knows this struggle and that can help prepare our members for that tough road that 2026 promises to be.
Third, in my positions on the Energy and Commerce and the Veterans Affairs Committees, Chairwoman of the Conservative Climate Caucus, and the numerous working groups with which I am involved, I have a distinct opportunity to meet with members and industries from across the country and garner relationships across all spectrums. I have traveled to over 20 states this cycle to build relationships with Republican stakeholders. With these relationships, I would commit to raise hard earned dollars to support our incumbents and challengers across the country. In two terms, I have given over $1 million to the NRCC, candidates, and legal funds combined in efforts to protect and grow our majority. This is all in addition to raising approximately $5 million for my own election each cycle.
I look forward to working with President Trump, House Leadership, and my colleagues in advancing our Republican agenda and delivering for the American people. I hope to hear from you on how we can work together to enhance our Conference as your Secretary.
Respectfully,
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.
