The Iowan who became part of a viral moment by recently shouting at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that "people will die" because of proposed Medicaid cuts is a Democrat who is using the moment to launch a campaign for the Iowa House.
India May, a 33-year-old from Charles City, drove to Parkersburg on May 30 to attend Ernst's town hall. As Ernst was answering a question about Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's tax cut bill, May said she "got a little worked up."
She shouted at Ernst, "People will die!"
Ernst's response was, "People will not — well, we all are going to die. For heaven’s sakes, folks."
It was a moment that generated national attention and criticism for Ernst, a second-term Republican who is up for reelection in 2026.
