Attorney General Iowa in Statewide, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Brenna Bird — Incumbent Attorney General in Des Moines, IA

  Brenna Bird is the incumbent Attorney General of Iowa, a position she assumed on January 2, 2023. A Republican, she is seeking re-election in the June 2, 2026 primary. As a mom and prosecutor, Bird prioritizes protecting victims and holding criminals accountable. Her 2026 legislative agenda focuses on catching violent criminals, supporting crime victims, and ensuring respect for law enforcement. She also actively advocates for states' rights in election integrity, joining a 25-state coalition to defend proof of citizenship laws for voter registration, stating that federal law requires citizens to vote.

• Nate Willems — Labor lawyer in Mount Vernon, IA

  Nate Willems, a lifelong Iowan and labor lawyer, is a Democratic candidate for Attorney General. A former two-term state representative, he focused on expanding public education access and fortifying workers' rights. As an attorney, Willems has recovered millions for workers and won historic collective bargaining wages. He aims to refocus the Attorney General's office on public safety, protecting Iowans from corporate crimes and wage theft, and rebuilding consumer protection. Willems vows to be an independent voice for justice, cracking down on scams targeting seniors and defending civil rights. He lives in Mount Vernon with his wife and three daughters.