Bousselot exploring governor's race; new candidates for U.S. Senate and House

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks started with news from the 2026 campaign trail: GOP State Senator Mike Bousselot is exploring a gubernatorial campaign, Democrat Nathan Sage is running for U.S. Senate, and Kevin Techau and Travis Terrell are running for U.S. House. They also discussed what makes a credible candidate for federal or statewide office, and 1Q fundraising by Iowa's members of Congress. Other topics covered: tough votes coming for the Congressional delegation, another tense town hall for Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds seeking a waiver for Medicaid work requirements, notable bills signed into law, and legislative action on the "Baby Olivia" bill, a new required exam for high school students, constitutional amendments on taxes and child testimony, and open records.