James McHugh
Republican
Biography
James McHugh serves as an assistant Clinton County attorney, per the county attorney's office website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Clinton County, Iowa
Clinton County Attorney
Clinton County, Iowa
Clinton County Attorney
One candidate is tracked for Clinton County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James McHugh. Candidate information follows official Clinton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Unopposed. Sitting County Attorney Mike Wolf, whose term ends in 2026, is not on the ballot, leaving the seat open for James McHugh, per the county's elected officials roster and official 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 Clinton County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.