India May

India May is a candidate for State Representative District 58 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 58, Iowa.

Library Director, Registered Nurse, and Death Investigator in Charles City, IA

Also running: Charley Thomson.

India May, a 33-year-old Democrat, is running for the Iowa House of Representatives District 58 in 2026. A resident of Charles City, May holds an associate degree and has a diverse professional background as a nurse, library director, and medical examiner investigator for Chickasaw County. Her campaign gained significant attention after a viral moment in May 2025 where she challenged U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on proposed Medicaid cuts, asserting "People will die!" May is motivated by a desire to ensure Iowans don't have to choose between essential needs like medicine or food. She previously became involved in politics to oppose bills affecting library funding and obscenity law exemptions. She will participate in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.