2026 is shaping up to be the busiest election year since 2014—and maybe ever—in history in terms of AG’s seeking higher office and new candidates emerging. In addition to the developments below, we are tracking all the election developments at our State AG Elections page.
- Georgia – Bob Trammell, a Democrat who served in the Georgia House of Representatives as minority leader from 2017-2021, has filed paperwork to explore a 2026 run for Georgia AG. AG Chris Carr will not seek reelection; instead, he is running for Georgia governor in 2026.
- Oklahoma – Jeff Starling, Oklahoma’s Energy and Environment Secretary, announced that he is running for Oklahoma AG in 2026. AG Gentner Drummond previously announced plans to run for governor.
- South Carolina – Stephen Goldfinch, a Republican State Senator, announced that he is running for South Carolina AG. AG Alan Wilson previously announced his candidacy for governor.
- South Dakota – Lance Russell, a county prosecutor and former state legislator, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota AG. AG Marty Jackley has announced that he will run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
- Texas – Texas AG Ken Paxton has appointed as Solicitor General William Peterson, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP.
- Wyoming – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon appointed Keith Kautz, a retired Wyoming Supreme Court justice, as AG. Ryan Schelhaas had been serving as interim AG following former AG Bridget Hill’s appointment to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
