Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Cerro Gordo County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn. Candidate information follows official Cerro Gordo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat. Unopposed Democrat Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn, an assistant county attorney, is the only candidate; no Republican filed. Incumbent Carlyle Dalen (D), whose term ends in 2026, is not seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.

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 Cerro Gordo County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn

Democratic

Top priorities

Supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through the justice process
Pursuing justice with compassion, accountability and collaboration across agencies

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ausborn is an assistant Cerro Gordo County attorney who has prosecuted cases ranging from homicide and child pornography to OWIs, with a focus on domestic violence and sexual assault victims, per her campaign site. She is a Mason City native who earned degrees in history and political science from the University of Iowa and a law degree from Drake University Law School.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cerro Gordo County Attorney in 2026?

When is the Cerro Gordo 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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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn, full profile Official Iowa election office