Ray Lough
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Ray Lough is the incumbent Benton County Attorney, seeking reelection unopposed, per the county attorney office's own page. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.
Benton County, Iowa
Benton County Attorney
Benton County, Iowa
Benton County Attorney
One candidate is tracked for Benton County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ray Lough. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Unopposed. Incumbent Republican Ray Lough is seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and his name appearing on the county attorney's own department page.
What this office does
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
This race. Every voter in Benton County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ray Lough, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.