State Sen. Mike Bousselot will not run for governor, he announced, and will instead seek election to retiring Sen. Jack Whitver's Senate seat in the Iowa Legislature.

"I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and encouragement from Iowans regarding my potential campaign for governor," he said in a statement. "While visiting dozens of counties this summer, I heard the stories of optimism for our state and opportunity for their families. Ultimately, after prayer and reflection with my family, it is not the right time for me to pursue a run for governor."

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