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Challenger Enters Kansas AG Race; Ohio Names New Solicitor General

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Democrat Chris Mann, a former police officer and prosecutor, announced that he will be running for Kansas AG. Mann is the first person to announce entry into the race to unseat AG Kris Kobach, who defeated Mann in the 2022...more

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State AG Pulse | An Early Peek At the 2026 State AG Elections

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2026 is set to be a bumper year for state AG elections with 30+ states across the nation set to elect or re-elect their chief legal officer. And with AGs weighing in on everything from tariffs to taxes to immigration,...more

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New Candidates Enter Michigan and Texas AG Races Ahead of 2026

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Michigan – Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd has announced his candidacy for Michigan AG in 2026. Lloyd, a Republican, joins a growing list of candidates for the seat, including Karen McDonald, Kevin Kijewski, and Mark...more

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Nevada AG Race Expands; Texas AG Contest Adds Democratic Candidate

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Nicole Cannizzaro, Nevada’s state senate majority leader and a former prosecutor, has announced that she is running for Nevada AG in 2026 to replace AG Aaron Ford, who is term-limited. Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine and Douglas...more

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AG Candidate Fields Expand in GA, OK, SC & SD; New AG in WY, SG in TX

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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...more

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AG Candidate Fields Grow in AL, MI & TX; Jones the Victor in VA Primary; SC AG to Run for Governor

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Alabama – Katherine Robertson, chief counsel to Alabama AG Steve Marshall, announced she is running for Alabama AG in 2026. AG Marshall, who is term-limited, is running in the 2026 GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat held...more

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Virginia Viewpoint: Primary Election Results

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On Tuesday, voters in Virginia cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic primaries that will shape hotly contested statewide elections and determine control of the House of Delegates this November. As is customary,...more

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The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?

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The Commonwealth of Virginia has a reputation as an electoral bellwether and its primary election on June 17 will be closely watched for clues as to both the outcome of November’s race, and how the 30+ state AG elections may...more

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Interim Wyoming AG Named; New Entrants in AL and FL AG Races

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Alabama AG Steve Marshall, a term-limited Republican, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, also a Republican, has...more

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NV State Treasurer Running for AG; New Senior Staff in NJ, SC & VA

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Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for AG. He is the first candidate to announce his intention to run for AG to replace AG Aaron Ford, who is term-limited....more

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Democrats Join CO and IA 2026 AG Races; IA State Auditor Launches Campaign for Governor

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Denver attorney David Seligman has announced his intention to run for Colorado AG in 2026, joining a growing field of Democrats that includes Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, former House Speaker Crisanta Duran, and...more

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Republicans Join Georgia and Michigan 2026 AG Races

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Republican Georgia State Senator Bill Cowsert has announced his intention to run for Georgia AG in 2026, joining fellow Republican State Senator Brian Strickland, who has filed papers that will enable him to start raising...more

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Wyoming AG to Take the Bench; Republican Race for TX AG Grows; New FTC Commissioner Appointed

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Wyoming AG Bridget Hill was appointed to the Wyoming Supreme Court by Governor Mark Gordon, and will take the bench on May 28, 2025. The Wyoming AG is also appointed by the governor, and AG Hill’s replacement has not yet been...more

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TX AG Launches Senate Bid; State Legislator and Secretary of State Join GA and CO AG Races; ID AG Appoints Senior Staff

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Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched his campaign Tuesday for the 2026 Senate race, challenging Republican Senator John Cornyn. Georgia Republican State Senator Brian Strickland has filed papers that will enable him to...more

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PA and TX AGs Appoint Senior Staff; Former State Legislators Join CO and OH AG Races

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Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday announced the appointment of Ron Eisenberg as Executive Deputy Attorney General and Chief of the Civil Division, and Ben Wren as Deputy Chief of Staff. ...more

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Boulder DA Joins CO AG Race, Texas Deputy AG Takes New Role in Federal Administration

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Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty, a Democrat, has announced his intention to run for Colorado AG in 2026. We have previously covered the announcement by term-limited Colorado AG Phil Weiser, who has served since...more

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Ohio News: AG Yost Announces Bid for Governor, State Auditor Joins AG Race

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, currently serving his second term and term-limited, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026....more

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AGs Buzzing Over New Leadership Hires, Legislative Agendas, and Bid for Governor

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New Attorneys General: Washington: Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s 19th Attorney General on January 15, 2025. West Virginia: J.B. McCuskey was sworn in January 13, 2025....more

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New Year Ushers in New AG Appointments, Legislative Agendas, and Key Updates

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New Attorneys General: North Carolina: Jeff Jackson took the oath of office as AG on January 1, 2025. Oregon: Dan Rayfield, a Democrat, was sworn in as AG on December 31, 2024. He has established a Federal Oversight and...more

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Former State Delegate Jones Launches Bid for VA AG

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Former Norfolk Delegate Jerrauld C. “Jay” Jones has announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia AG in advance of the state’s 2025 election. Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is also...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The 2024 Elections for State Attorneys General: Initial Results

This year’s state Attorneys General (AGs) elections were relatively quiet, with races in only 10 of the 43 states with elected AGs and only two potentially close contests, in Pennsylvania and North Carolina....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

State of the States: 2024 Elections

What are the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. state elections – and what does it mean for companies growing and operating across the country?  Our update examines the available outcomes and trends from critical state Attorneys...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State AG Election Update

State attorneys general are the primary enforcers of consumer laws within their states and their activities and enforcement actions can have great impact on businesses and consumers. When the officeholder changes, often so do...more

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2024 State AG Election Re-Cap: Where Things Stand the Day after Election Day

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Of the 43 elected State AGs, 10 states held elections in 2024. Below are the current results of the elections for each of the 10 races. These elections have resulted in new attorneys general in North Carolina, Oregon,...more

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A Look Ahead to the 2024 State AG Elections From DAGA President Sean Rankin — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) President Sean Rankin joins Troutman Pepper Partners Ashley Taylor and Clayton Friedman to discuss the upcoming November 5 election and...more

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