Bousselot Won't Run for Governor, Seeking Reelection to Iowa Senate

Bousselot won't run for governor, seeking reelection to Iowa Senate

Republican Mike Bousselot of Ankeny, a former aide to Governors Branstad and Reynolds who formed a committee this spring to explore a campaign for governor, has announced he’ll seek reelection to the state senate in 2026. Bousselot said “after prayer and reflection with his family,” he’s determined “now is not the right time to run […]

Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot announces he will run for reelection, not governor

Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny, spoke about his potential gubernatorial run during a Westside Conservative Club meeting at the Machine Shed in Urbandale June 25, 2025. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny, announced Wednesday he will run again for the state Senate, ending his consideration of a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Bousselot had announced an “exploratory” committee for Iowa governor in April, …

GOP Sen. Bousselot seeks reelection, ending rumors over potential run for governor

GOP Senator Mike Bousselot announced he his running for reelection to the Iowa Senate in 2026 for District 23.“I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve i

Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot announces he will run for reelection, not governor

Iowa Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny, announced Wednesday he will run again for the state Senate, ending his consideration of a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Bousselot had announced an “exploratory” committee for Iowa governor in April, shortly after Gov. Kim Reynolds…