Biography
India May is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 58 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Charley Thomson.[1][3] A registered nurse, librarian and county death investigator, she advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[1][2]
India May earned an associate degree from Labette Community College in 2017, and her career experience includes working as a nurse, library director and medical examiner investigator.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a mother, registered nurse, county death investigator, librarian and disability rights advocate with deep roots in rural Iowa, and the granddaughter of a farmer.[2]
May's survey answers listed three key messages: restoring and protecting rural healthcare, supporting public schools, including restoring the Area Education Agencies and fully funding rural schools, and defending programs that working Iowans and veterans rely on.[2] She said she is also passionate about disability rights and public services such as Veterans' Affairs and mental health support.[2]
- 1.India May - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.India May - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Iowa House District 58
India May is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Iowa House District 58 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.