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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.

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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.

Jonah Dyer

Republican

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

Kimberly Graham

Democratic · Incumbent

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.
Top Priorities
  • Child protection and advocacy for vulnerable youth
  • Public safety, working with law enforcement and holding offenders accountable
Per the campaign site.
Per the candidate campaign site.
Campaign site

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