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Webster County, Iowa

Webster County Attorney

Driscoll was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Webster County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Iowa certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: electionresults.iowa.gov.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Darren Driscoll is unopposed, with no primary opponent and no general-election opponent; no Republican is on the ballot for this office. He received 1,129 votes in the June 2, 2026 primary. He was appointed county attorney in February 2018 to replace Jennifer Benson, won his first term in the November 2018 general election, and was reelected in 2022.

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 Webster County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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The State board of canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Webster County Attorney
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Darren D. Driscoll

Democratic

Biography

Driscoll is the sitting Webster County Attorney. He was appointed to the post in February 2018 to replace Jennifer Benson, won his first term in the November 2018 general election, and was reelected in 2022; he is unopposed for re-election in 2026, per the Fort Dodge Messenger News. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Webster County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Webster County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darren D. Driscoll. Candidate information follows official Webster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Webster County Attorney election in Iowa?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Iowa certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: https://electionresults.iowa.gov/. Voting rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Webster County ballot?

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Who won the Webster County Attorney race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Iowa certifies on November 30. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Webster County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Webster County RecorderWebster County SheriffIowa House District 7See all 12 Webster County races
Candidate profiles
Darren D. Driscoll, full profileOfficial Iowa election office