House Speaker Nancy Pelosi downplayed concerns from some House Democrats about reviewing the Iowa congressional race that was won by six votes.
The House Administration Committee, led by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, is considering hearing Democrat Rita Hart's challenge against Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks' election victory that was certified by the state of Iowa.
Pelosi told reporters that the House has the ability to overturn contested elections and said that Democrats whose races were narrowly contested would do the same as Hart.
Several moderate Democrats pushed back against the House leadership's challenge to Miller-Meeks' seat.
Rep. Chris Pappas said on March 22 that the "Election result was certified by the State of Iowa, and Rep. Miller-Meeks was sworn in nearly three months ago it's time to move on."
"I have said before, in connection with the 2020 presidential election, legislators should be heeding states' certifications of their elections. Unless there is rampant error and substantial evidence thereof, I do not believe it is the role of House members to dictate the outcome of elections," Rep. Susan Wild told reporters this week.
Previously, Pelosi suggested that Democratic leadership was open to contesting the seat, while Lofgren told her committee that only six votes determined the race.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Pelosi Downplays Concerns From Democrats About Reviewing Iowa House Seat Won by Republican
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