Tom Miller, the incumbent Democratic candidate for attorney general of Iowa, retained his position in Tuesday’s election. At press time, his lead was 56 percent to 44 percent against his opponent Brenna Findley.

Miller graduated with a law degree from Harvard in 1969, and went on to serve as a legislative assistant for U.S. representative of Iowa John Culver. He returned to northeastern Iowa in 1973 and established a law practice in his home town of McGregor.

In 1974, Miller ran for attorney general but lost. He ran again in 1978, won the election and has been serving Iowans as attorney general since then, barring a four-year gap between 1991 and 1994. He has just won his third consecutive election, and has served seven terms as attorney general throughout his career.

Miller targets sexually violent predators in his legislation and is dedicated to keeping Iowans safe, according to the attorney general’s website. Miller has also taken steps to keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals, repeat offenders and domestic abuse perpetrators. 

Miller could not be reached for comment.

Findley is a practicing attorney who graduated from Drake University in Iowa and served on the Judiciary Committee in the House of Representatives.

Findley was not available for comment.