India May is an American Registered Nurse, county death investigator for Chickasaw County, librarian, and political candidate[1] for District 58 of the Iowa House of Representatives. India May announced[2] her candidacy[3] on May 20, 2025. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
In the Media
editIndia sparked national attention when she shouted "people will die" at Senator Joni Ernst during a Town Hall[4] when the subject of Medicaid was being discussed. Joni Ernst's response of "we all are going to die" gained national attention, leading to creation of merchandise with the quote. Senator Ernst subsequently doubled down on the response in an Instagram post.
- ^ Jensen, Kelly (2025-07-18). "How a Quiet Librarian Became a Loud Threat to the Iowa Legislature: Book Censorship News, July 19, 2025". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ Pitz, Mark (2025-06-03). "Woman who sparked viral moment at Ernst's town hall is running for Iowa House seat". Radio Iowa. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Gruber-Miller, Stephen. "What's next for the Iowan who shouted 'people will die' at Joni Ernst over Medicaid cuts". subscribe.desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Rivers, Amie. "WATCH: Woman who confronted Joni Ernst at town hall reacts to viral response". iowastartingline.com. Retrieved 2025-08-01.