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Brenna Bird
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Attorney General
2026 Iowa Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- 2026 Iowa Attorney General — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Iowa Secretary of State — Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
For the Office Of: Attorney General
Party: Republican
Ballot Name(s): Brenna Bird
Filing Date: 2026-03-04
Email: [email protected]
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Iowa AG Bird meets with VP Vance, 14 other attorneys general on fraud prevention
Source-published biography“The group highlighted fraud as a critical national crisis driven by criminals taking advantage of American trust, emphasizing that a state-federal partnership can help fight the problem.“When bad actors commit fraud—whether it’s against the government, against businesses, or against individuals, the American taxpayer always ends up on the hook. I’ve been fighting to protect Iowans against fraud for the last four years as attorney general, and I don’t intend to stop. I’m grateful for the time today with Vice President Vance, Andrew Ferguson, Stephen Miller, and the White House Fraud Task force. I’m looking forward to the continued partnership with this administration to keep Iowans hard-earned money where it belongs—going to the programs where people desperately need them and to put criminals who commit fraud where they belong—in prison.”– Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird
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“The group highlighted fraud as a critical national crisis driven by criminals taking advantage of American trust, emphasizing that a state-federal partnership can help fight the problem.“When bad actors commit fraud—whether it’s against the government, against businesses, or against individuals, the American taxpayer always ends up on the hook. I’ve been fighting to protect Iowans against fraud for the last four years as attorney general, and I don’t intend to stop. I’m grateful for the time today with Vice President Vance, Andrew Ferguson, Stephen Miller, and the White House Fraud Task force. I’m looking forward to the continued partnership with this administration to keep Iowans hard-earned money where it belongs—going to the programs where people desperately need them and to put criminals who commit fraud where they belong—in prison.”– Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird
About Brenna
Source-published biographyBrenna Bird understands the importance of preserving the freedoms that we as Iowans expect. As the elected County Attorney for Guthrie County since 2018, Brenna has helped keep Iowa families safe by getting criminals off the street, advocating for victims of crime, and standing up for law enforcement. Brenna has been a prosecutor since 2016 and her leadership has been recognized by county attorneys throughout Iowa who have chosen her as President of the Iowa County Attorney Association.
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Brenna Bird understands the importance of preserving the freedoms that we as Iowans expect. As the elected County Attorney for Guthrie County since 2018, Brenna has helped keep Iowa families safe by getting criminals off the street, advocating for victims of crime, and standing up for law enforcement. Brenna has been a prosecutor since 2016 and her leadership has been recognized by county attorneys throughout Iowa who have chosen her as President of the Iowa County Attorney Association.
About Brenna
Source-published biographyBorn and raised on an Iowa farm where she was homeschooled, Brenna graduated from Drake University and went on to receive her Juris Doctor at the University of Chicago. She lives on the family farm in rural Dexter with her husband Bob, an Iraq war veteran, and their son. She is a member of All Saints Church.
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Born and raised on an Iowa farm where she was homeschooled, Brenna graduated from Drake University and went on to receive her Juris Doctor at the University of Chicago. She lives on the family farm in rural Dexter with her husband Bob, an Iraq war veteran, and their son. She is a member of All Saints Church.
Iowa AG Bird meets with VP Vance, 14 other attorneys general on fraud prevention
Candidate-stated“The group highlighted fraud as a critical national crisis driven by criminals taking advantage of American trust, emphasizing that a state-federal partnership can help fight the problem.“When bad actors commit fraud—whether it’s against the government, against businesses, or against individuals, the American taxpayer always ends up on the hook. I’ve been fighting to protect Iowans against fraud for the last four years as attorney general, and I don’t intend to stop. I’m grateful for the time today with Vice President Vance, Andrew Ferguson, Stephen Miller, and the White House Fraud Task force. I’m looking forward to the continued partnership with this administration to keep Iowans hard-earned money where it belongs—going to the programs where people desperately need them and to put criminals who commit fraud where they belong—in prison.”
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“The group highlighted fraud as a critical national crisis driven by criminals taking advantage of American trust, emphasizing that a state-federal partnership can help fight the problem.“When bad actors commit fraud—whether it’s against the government, against businesses, or against individuals, the American taxpayer always ends up on the hook. I’ve been fighting to protect Iowans against fraud for the last four years as attorney general, and I don’t intend to stop. I’m grateful for the time today with Vice President Vance, Andrew Ferguson, Stephen Miller, and the White House Fraud Task force. I’m looking forward to the continued partnership with this administration to keep Iowans hard-earned money where it belongs—going to the programs where people desperately need them and to put criminals who commit fraud where they belong—in prison.”
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About Brenna
Candidate positionToday we are seeing more of the same authoritarianism out of Washington and the Biden Administration. Brenna believes Iowans have never been in greater need of an attorney general who will fight back against Biden’s radical agenda, protect the rights of Iowans and stand up for the rule of law – and that is what she will do as Attorney General of the State of Iowa.
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Today we are seeing more of the same authoritarianism out of Washington and the Biden Administration. Brenna believes Iowans have never been in greater need of an attorney general who will fight back against Biden’s radical agenda, protect the rights of Iowans and stand up for the rule of law – and that is what she will do as Attorney General of the State of Iowa.
Protect Iowans' Rights
Candidate positionProtect the rights of Iowans.
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Stand Up for the Rule of Law
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Doubled State Prosecutorial Capacity
Candidate’s account of past workDoubled the number of prosecutors in the Attorney General's office who assist with murder, sexual-assault, and child-abuse prosecutions.
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Expanded Crime-Victim Services
Candidate’s account of past workExpanded crime-victim services across Iowa.
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Created a Dedicated Iowa Cold Case Unit
Candidate’s account of past workCreated a dedicated Iowa Cold Case Unit to work with local law enforcement on more than 400 unsolved homicides and related cases.
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Prosecuted Criminal Cases and Supported Law Enforcement
Candidate’s account of past workProsecuted criminal cases, advocated for crime victims, and supported law enforcement as Guthrie County Attorney.
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Helped Challenge the Affordable Care Act
Candidate’s account of past workHelped lead Iowa legal action challenging the Affordable Care Act while serving as counsel to Governor Terry Branstad.
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Opposed Other States Regulating Iowa Farm Practices
Candidate’s account of past workHelped oppose efforts by other states to dictate Iowa farming practices.
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Challenged EPA Rules Affecting Iowa Farmers
Candidate’s account of past workHelped challenge Environmental Protection Agency regulations that the campaign says harmed Iowa farmers.
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Sued Temu Over Alleged Consumer Fraud and Data Practices
Candidate’s account of past workFiled an Iowa lawsuit alleging that Temu used deceptive sales practices, sold counterfeit goods, and improperly collected consumers' private data.
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Reached Settlement Restricting Coordinated Advertising Exclusions
Candidate’s account of past workJoined a federal antitrust case that produced a proposed settlement barring major advertising agencies from coordinating common brand-safety standards or ideologically motivated advertising restrictions.
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Continue Coordinating Against Benefits Fraud
Candidate positionContinue working with state and federal partners to stop organized benefits fraud and protect taxpayer-funded assistance programs.
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