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Nate Willems

Nate Willems

Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Iowa

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33%chance to win

$23.1KNOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderMale

LocationIowa

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BackgroundAttorney

EducationJ.D., University of Iowa College of Law (2007)

Notable personal detailsNate Willems is an Iowa attorney and labor lawyer and a partner at Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C. He previously served two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives (2008–2012). He is a Democratic candidate for Iowa Attorney General in the 2026 election and lives in Mount Vernon, Iowa with his wife Maggie and their three daughters.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Nate Willems emphasizes protecting workers, recovering unpaid wages and benefits, and holding corporations accountable for wage theft and other corporate crimes. His public economic messaging focuses on putting more money back into workers’ pockets and using government enforcement to protect regular Iowans rather than cutting taxes or shrinking government.

Healthcare

Nate Willems has criticized healthcare systems that put business interests ahead of patients and has argued for a more patient-centered approach. His public work also includes representing healthcare workers at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in a wage dispute.

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Immigration & Border

Nate Willems has said he supports a secure border and safe communities, while also opposing efforts that would let ICE and other federal agents operate unchecked in cities. He has framed the issue as one of de-escalation and focusing the attorney general’s office on regular Iowans rather than national immigration fights.

Climate & Energy

Willems has publicly been associated with climate action and holding corporate polluters accountable. His legislative record includes sponsoring an Iowa House bill related to wind energy facilities, which points toward support for renewable energy development.

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