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Dallas County, Iowa

Dallas County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Dallas County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schultz. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Unopposed. Incumbent Matt Schultz is seeking reelection, per the county's 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 Dallas County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Matt Schultz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matt Schultz

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Prosecuting violent crimes and litigating the county's civil cases
  • Election security, including support for voter identification requirements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Matt Schultz is the incumbent Dallas County Attorney, seeking reelection unopposed, per the county's elected officials roster.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dallas County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Dallas County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schultz. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Dallas 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.

How do I see my exact Dallas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dallas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Iowa election office, or see the full Dallas County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
Matt Schultz, full profileOfficial Iowa election office