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.

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

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.”

The process for election recounts in Iowa would see major changes under a bill that is on its way to the governor’s desk.

Reynolds became Iowa's first female governor after Trump left reality television behind, ran for the presidency in 2016 and won, then appointed Branstad as U.S. ambassador to China the following year. She won election to a full term in 2018 and reelection ...

“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 ...