Who is running for Attorney General in Iowa in 2026?

Brenna Bird (R), Nate Willems (D)

When is the Iowa 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Attorney General — Iowa 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Iowa Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BBrenna BirdRepublican

Candidate for Attorney General (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

Listed on Iowa Right to Life's 2026 A+ questionnaire list and rated A (endorsed) by NRA-PVF; iVoterGuide rates her Conservative.

Life: On Iowa Right to Life's 2026 questionnaire A+ list (IRTL notes this is not an endorsement).
Family: No specific positions found; Republican rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.
Religious liberty: No specific positions found; Republican rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.
2nd Amendment: Rated A and endorsed by NRA-PVF for 2026.
Limited gov’t: No specific positions found; Republican rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.
Fiscal: No specific positions found; Republican rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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DNate WillemsDemocratic

Candidate for Attorney General (Democratic).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Rated F by NRA-PVF and named a Moms Demand Gun Sense Candidate; iVoterGuide rates him Liberal and no other explicit positions were found.

Life: No explicit pro-life positions found; running as Democrat suggests pro-choice alignment.
Family: No explicit positions found on marriage, family or parental rights; Democratic platform alignment suggested.
Religious liberty: No specific religious-liberty record or statements found.
2nd Amendment: Rated F by NRA-PVF and named a 2026 Moms Demand Gun Sense Candidate.
Limited gov’t: No explicit positions found on school choice or deregulation; Democratic platform alignment suggested.
Fiscal: No explicit tax or spending positions found; Democratic platform alignment suggested.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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