Abbie Liechty, current Assistant County Attorney for Henry County, has officially filed nomination papers for the upcoming special election for County Attorney.
Liechty submitted her petitions to the Henry County Auditor’s Office this week, securing her place on the ballot. The special election was scheduled following a 2-to-1 vote by the Henry County Board of Supervisors on February 20th to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Attorney Darin Stater. Liechty exceeded the required 50 signatures from eligible county voters to formalize her candidacy.
In a statement to KILJ, Liechty said, “I am honored by the overwhelming support I’ve received from the citizens of Henry County in such a short amount of time. My focus has been, and will remain, on ensuring a seamless transition for the office and providing the steady, professional legal leadership our community deserves. Handing in these signatures is the first step in asking the voters to let me continue the work we’ve already started.”
Liechty is a lifelong Henry County resident. She graduated in the top 15 percent of her class from Gonzaga Law School, was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2024, and currently handles criminal, juvenile, and civil matters in the County Attorney’s Office.
Liechty says her campaign centers on three main priorities. First, professional integrity — maintaining high ethical standards and a commitment to fairness while advising county officials, prosecuting criminal cases, and protecting victims’ rights.
Second, stability and continuity — ensuring that ongoing criminal prosecutions and civil matters move forward without interruption.
And third, community safety — strengthening partnerships with local law enforcement to promote a proactive, community-supported approach to public safety.
The special election for Henry County Attorney is set for March 31, 2026. All nine county polling locations will be open, with early and absentee voting also available.
KILJ is currently securing a date for a candidate forum for the Henry County Attorney Special Election so you can learn more about both Abbie Liechty and Becky Wilson, who has also submitted her papers to appear on the ballot.
