Friends of Madison County,

Thank you for considering me as your choice for Madison County Attorney. As all candidates for this position are Republicans, this office will be decided in the primary election, so don’t forget to vote on May 12, 2026!

I have been a Deputy County Attorney for Madison County since 2018 and live near Madison with my lovely wife and three delightful children. For more information on me, see my About page.

As your County Attorney, I pledge to do the following:

Partner with law enforcement:

As County Attorney, I will build on my existing relationships with our law enforcement agencies to ensure they are supported, equipped, and enabled to perform at the height of their ability. This will include offering ongoing trainings or continuing education on the various legal aspects of law enforcement, such as search warrants, the right to remain silent, and probable cause to arrest. I will make myself available at all hours to answer legal questions and discuss cases, just as I already do as a Deputy County Attorney. I promise to encourage, motivate, and equip our law enforcement officers to continue growing in their ability to serve, protect, and defend you.

Prosecute efficiently:

As County Attorney, I will do my best to bring cases to a timely conclusion.  I will prepare my cases up front and be ready to bring them to trial promptly if defendants do not plead guilty.  Prompt prosecution is important for victims who deserve justice, for the accused who deserve a speedy trial, and for the public who deserve an efficient legal system and responsible use of public resources.

Protect our communities:

As County Attorney, I will work to keep drug dealers, predators, and other dangerous criminals off our streets.  My strategies include working with informants to catch drug suppliers, and judicious use of the habitual criminal statutes to remove repeat offenders from our communities for an extended period of time. I have been privileged to work under a very skilled prosecutor in our current County Attorney, Joe Smith, and I pledge to build on what I have learned to keep the communities and people of Madison County safe.

I have enjoyed serving Madison County as a Deputy County Attorney for the last several years, and I thank you for voting in the local primary election on May 12!

Nathan Eckstrom