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Black Hawk County, Iowa

Black Hawk County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Black Hawk County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian John Williams. Candidate information follows official Black Hawk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Brian John Williams is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per Black Hawk County Elections' certified candidate list.

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 Black Hawk County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Brian John Williams, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brian John Williams

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Brian John Williams serves as Black Hawk County Attorney, where his office has prioritized specialty courts including a domestic abuse court and an adult drug court, per the county attorney's office website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Black Hawk County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Black Hawk County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian John Williams. Candidate information follows official Black Hawk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Black Hawk County Attorney election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Black Hawk County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brian John Williams, full profileOfficial Iowa election office