Iowa ethics complaint questions Miller-Meeks voter registration address

Joyce Keuhl, a resident of Iowa's 1st Congressional District, has filed an ethics complaint against Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, alleging that she is improperly registered to vote in a district where she does not reside. Keuhl claims that Miller-Meeks primarily lives in Ottumwa, Iowa, which is located in the 3rd Congressional District following redistricting after the 2020 census. Despite this, Miller-Meeks has registered to vote at various addresses in Scott County, which is in the 1st District. The complaint highlights that Miller-Meeks has received a homestead credit for her Ottumwa property over the last two tax periods and has reported a mortgage on her Ottumwa residence in her congressional disclosure reports. This raises questions about her true residence, as Keuhl argues that the evidence suggests Miller-Meeks's primary home is in Wapello County, not in the 1st District where she is registered to vote. Keuhl's request points out that Iowa election law defines a voter's residence as the place where they intend to remain permanently or for an indefinite period. Although federal law does not require Congress members to live in their district, they must reside in the state. The ethics complaint asserts that if Miller-Meeks has provided an incorrect address for her voter registration, she may be violating House rules that mandate members conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credibility. The situation raises significant ethical questions regarding Miller-Meeks's voter registration and residency claims, potentially leading to scrutiny from the ethics committee. The Washington Examiner has reached out to Miller-Meeks for her comments on the allegations.