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The State AG Report – 07.17.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Democratic AGs Oppose Washing Away Appliance Efficiency...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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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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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

Troutman Pepper Locke

12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 1 - The Impact of the 2024 State AG Elections — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In the first episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chuck Slemp, counsel at Troutman Pepper and former chief deputy attorney general (AG) of Virginia, is joined by his colleague Stephanie Kozol,...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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The 2024 Elections for State Attorneys General: A Preview

Voters will choose a state Attorney General in 10 states this fall, with the most competitive races likely in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Nationwide, 27 Republicans and 24 Democrats serve as Attorney General, including...more

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2024 AG Elections Set Following Primaries in Missouri and Washington

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After primary voting concluded in Missouri and Washington Wednesday, the slate of state attorney general (AG) candidates is set for the November 5 general elections, where at least six new AGs will fill offices across the...more

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2024 State Attorney General Election Preview

Every state has an attorney general who serves as its chief legal officer—by counseling state legislatures and government agencies and by representing the public interest. In many states, the AG also plays a uniquely...more

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State AG Pulse | The State AG: Both Advocate & Influencer

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In our eighth State AG Pulse episode in season 4, we discuss the primary outcome in West Virginia as well as the remaining state AG primaries in Utah, Missouri, and Vermont. Chris Allen, Katen Bhirud, and Emily Yu then delve...more

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West Virginia Primary Results: GOP Candidates are AG Morrisey for Governor, State Auditor McCuskey for AG

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West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey has secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the state’s primary. He will face the Democratic candidate, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, in the general election....more

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State AG Pulse | Everybody Comes From Somewhere

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In politics, argues Howard Schweitzer, knowing where a person comes from is fundamental to a successful relationship. Chris Allen and Jerry Kilgore agree, and in episode 5 of State AG Pulse, season 4, they consider AGs’...more

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State AG Pulse | Swinging Through the Rust Belt, the Sun Belt and the South

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In our third State AG Pulse episode in season 4, we spotlight the pivotal Pennsylvania race with the benefit of insights from Cozen Public Strategies’ Jim Davis in Harrisburg and Joe Hill in Philadelphia. Meghan Stoppel and...more

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State AG Pulse | High Profile Candidates, Big Issues Dominate in the NC Race

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In our second State AG Pulse episode in season 4, Stephen Cobb talks North Carolina politics with Swain Wood, former North Carolina Chief Deputy AG, and WRAL correspondent, Will Doran. They consider the local and national...more

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2024 State Attorney General Races: Where’s the Action?

The 2024 United States Attorney General elections, set for November 5, 2024, will determine the attorneys general of ten U.S. states. These elections coincide with the presidential election, Senate and House of...more

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2024 Will Be a Big Year for State AG Elections—Is Your Company Prepared?

The rise of the state attorney general (AG) as a regulator, disruptor and policy engine should be well-known to everyone in the business world by now. If your company doesn’t have a strategy for building relationships with...more

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State AG Pulse | AG Elections: Summing Up 2023 and Eying Up 2024

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The 2023 AG elections showed Republican wins across the board, contrasting with Democratic success across the country on ballot initiatives in Ohio, judicial races in Pennsylvania, legislative races in Virginia and the...more

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2023 Election Update: Republicans Maintain Control in Kentucky and Mississippi AG Races

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Kentucky - Russell Coleman (R), a Louisville attorney and former federal prosecutor, prevailed over Pamela Stevenson (D), member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, for District 43. Coleman will take over from...more

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Orrick’s 2022 State Attorney General Election Report - January 2023

It was a busy 2022 election year for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia. The Orrick State Attorney General Team’s election results report...more

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The New State Attorneys General: Profiles and Priorities - December 2022 #2

In the 2022 midterm elections, 31 states had contested Attorneys General elections, producing 15 new state AGs so far. The Arizona AG race was decided by just 510 votes, triggering an automatic recount. On December 29, 2022,...more

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