Michael Bridgford
Biography
Michael Bridgford is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 1 in Iowa’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BRIDGFORD FOR IOWA, is registered in PLEASANT VALLEY, IA, with SCHNECKLOTH, HANS listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $338K raised, $262K spent, and $77K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $84K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $99K (29%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $150K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks.
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Also running for this seat
2 other candidates are on the general-election ballot. Winnowed from 8 who filed for the primary. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.
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