Nathan Willems
Won the 2026 race for Iowa Attorney General.
Lawyer
- Last margin
- +1.8
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Education
- Walsh School of Foreign Service; University of Iowa College of Law
- Occupation
- lawyer
- On the ballot as
- former state representative from the 29th district (2009–2013)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Willems has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Willems won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa Attorney General | General | Won | Brenna Bird (R), Write-in (I) | 50.8% | D+1.8 | R+13.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Willems’s races
The 2026 general average had Willems ahead by 3.0; Willems won by 1.8.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 polls | D+3.0 | D+1.8 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Willems has run against
- Brenna Bird (R) · 2026 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Willems
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q6969419
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET