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IOWA CITY — Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her fifth annual tailgate fundraiser Friday to rally supporters around the House GOP’s shutdown fight and the 2026 elections, touting Republican accomplishments while blasting Democrats for what she called political games that hurt the American people.

The event, held at Streb Construction in Iowa City, featured House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra, and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, who served as emcee.

Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, took the stage to applause, recounting GOP priorities

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