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Linn County, Iowa

Linn County Attorney

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

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Nicholas G. Maybanks is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.

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 Linn County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Nicholas G. Maybanks, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nicholas G. Maybanks

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Victim advocacy as the primary focus of the office
  • Community safety and support for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nicholas G. Maybanks is the sitting Linn County Attorney, a Cedar Rapids native with prosecutorial experience including a 2023 murder case, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Linn County Attorney in 2026?

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

When is the Linn 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 Linn County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Nicholas G. Maybanks, full profileOfficial Iowa election office