Bousselot, an attorney and business developer, became the top adviser to Terry Branstad, the longest serving governor in the nation’s history. Bousselot later served as director of the Iowa Department of Management for Branstad’s lieutenant governor, Reynolds, after she ascended to his position and became the state’s first female governor.

Republicans across the state are debating both whether they have a viable path to the nomination and whether they want to take it. Here's who.

“Being an ally of Trump in Iowa has historically been a very positive thing for your brand, because Trump is very popular,” he said. “… But it's helpful until it isn't.” Midterm ...

The suit, filed by Gov. Kim Reynolds and announced by her office Friday, aims to stop the release of several office communications to the Des Moines Register on the grounds of “executive privilege.”

After years of razor-thin elections revealed inconsistencies in Iowa's recount system, lawmakers have voted to overhaul when candidates can ask for a recount, and who conducts them. The bill puts ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced April 11 she's not running for reelection in 2026. The news sparked widespread speculation on who could be potential candidates for the open seat. Republican ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ surprise decision to forgo reelection in 2026 has reset the playing field in Iowa ahead of a consequential midterm season.