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Polk County, Iowa

Polk County Attorney

2 candidates are tracked for Polk County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonah Dyer and Kimberly Graham. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Kimberly Graham, sworn in as Polk County Attorney in January 2023, faces Republican challenger Jonah Dyer, per the Polk County Attorney's office and the campaign sites. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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 Polk County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kimberly Graham, is on the ballot.

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Jonah Dyer

Republican

Top priorities

  • Equal justice under the law regardless of who a person is, what they earn or who they know
  • Prioritizing victims so they are never lost in the shuffle of a case

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jonah Dyer is an attorney with 15 years of experience in the Polk County courthouse, per his campaign site.

Kimberly Graham

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Child protection and advocacy for vulnerable youth
  • Public safety, working with law enforcement and holding offenders accountable

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kimberly Graham has 26 years of legal experience in Iowa's criminal, juvenile and family court systems and has served as Polk County Attorney since January 2023, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Polk County Attorney in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Polk County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonah Dyer and Kimberly Graham. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Polk 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 Polk County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Jonah Dyer, full profileKimberly Graham, full profileOfficial Iowa election office