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Benjamin J. Mulford

Democratic · Iowa · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Woodbury County Attorney, Iowa

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Woodbury County Attorney
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Top priorities

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  • Reforming the County Attorney's Office to emphasize case quality over quantity and reduce taxpayer costs associated with court proceedings
  • Expanding mental health court programs and collaboration with service providers to address the link between mental health and offenses such as theft and substance possession
Biography

Benjamin J. Mulford is the Democratic candidate for Woodbury County Attorney. He works as a criminal defense attorney with the Iowa Public Defender's Office and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, reaching the rank of sergeant, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management and a 2017 law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law, per the same source.

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