Michael K. Jacobsen

Professional career

• Judge of the Iowa District Court, 5th Judicial District (District 5A), appointed in 2018 and currently seeking re‐election in 2026
• Jasper County Attorney (2009–2018)
• Assistant Jasper County Attorney (1996–2009)
• Private practice at Diehl, Clayton & Jacobsen (1990–1996)
• Listed as 5A Judge for Jasper County
• According to, Jacobsen grew up on a farm in Ireton, Iowa, attended West Sioux High School in Hawarden, and has a background in both public service and private legal practice

Education

Additional information

• Running for retention as Iowa District Court 5A Judge in the November 3, 2026 general election.
• He was also a candidate in the 2020 retention election
• 5th Judicial District Court of Iowa, which covers Adair, Adams, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Polk, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Warren, and Wayne counties.
• He belongs to the Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Judges Association.