The Brief Five candidates are running to become the next Hennepin County Attorney, but only two will advance to the general election in November. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in August 2025 she would not be seeking reelection. Five candidates are vying to become the next Hennepin County Attorney after current county attorney Mary Moriarty announced she would not seek reelection. Hennepin County Attorney CandidatesHere’s a look at the candidates running for Hennepin County Attorney. Diane Krenz spent more than 40 years working in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, including as a prosecutor.