DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement on On Oct 22nd’s First Congressional District debate:

“On Oct 22nd, Mariannette Miller-Meeks spent an hour running away from her record and showing just what a creature of Washington she has become. She’s not listening to the majority of Iowans who believe women should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions. Miller-Meeks voted for the Life at Conception Act, which would ban all abortions nationwide, no exceptions. Miller-Meeks’ extreme views and willingness to put donors and Washington insiders above Iowans are dangerous and out-of-touch with Iowans.

Christina Bohannan is the only candidate who trusts women to make their own healthcare decisions, supports public schools and has a plan to lower costs and strengthen our economy. Christina listens to Iowans and will put their ideas and needs first.” 

To learn more about the Life at Conception Act, watch KCRG’s fact-check by clicking here.