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Lee County, Iowa

Lee County Attorney

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

About this race

Republican Ross J. Braden ran unopposed in the June 2, 2026 primary; no Democrat filed. He is the only candidate on the November ballot, per the county auditor's official primary results.

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

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Ross J. Braden

Republican

Biography

Ross J. Braden is the current Lee County Attorney, per Iowa Public Radio. He was first appointed to the office in February 2017, worked as an assistant county attorney, and was reappointed in January 2018, per Iowa Public Radio. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lee County Attorney in 2026?

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

When is the Lee 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 Lee County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Ross J. Braden, full profileOfficial Iowa election office