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Des Moines County, Iowa

Des Moines County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Des Moines County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis A. Inghram. Candidate information follows official Des Moines County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Open seat (incumbent Lisa Schaefer's term ends in 2026 and she did not file for reelection). Republican Travis A. Inghram won a contested Republican primary (1,265 votes, 54.25%) over Trent A. Henkelvig; no Democrat filed, so Inghram is unopposed in November, per the county's official primary election results and candidate list.

Travis A. Inghram

Republican

Biography
Travis A. Inghram appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Des Moines County Attorney, per the county auditor's certified candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Des Moines County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Des Moines County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis A. Inghram. Candidate information follows official Des Moines County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Des Moines 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 Des Moines County ballot?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Des Moines County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-22. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Iowa election office, or see the full Des Moines County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.