Nate Willems announces Iowa Attorney General campaign

Nate Willems, a Democrat, labor attorney, and former two-term Iowa House representative, has announced his campaign for Iowa attorney general. Willems pledges to prioritize securing convictions for violent crimes, protecting consumers, and holding corporations accountable for wage theft and unfair labor practices. He emphasizes his experience recovering millions in back pay for Iowa workers and his legislative efforts to strengthen workers' rights. Willems promises to collaborate with law enforcement and local prosecutors, restore consumer protections, and ensure working families receive justice. The incumbent, Republican Brenna Bird, has not stated whether she will seek reelection. Willems frames his candidacy around defending Iowans' rights and standing up to powerful interests.