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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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Missouri and Washington AG Primary Results

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey won the Republican primary and will face Democrat Elad Gross, an attorney in private practice, in the general election. In Washington, Democrat Nick Brown, a former U.S. Attorney for the Western...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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Dan Rayfield and Will Lathrop to Face Off for Oregon AG

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Following Oregon’s May 21 primary, former House Speaker Dan Rayfield secured the Democratic nomination for AG, while former prosecutor Will Lathrop won the Republican nomination....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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Eugene DePasquale (D) and Dave Sunday (R) to Face Off for Pennsylvania AG

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Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale secured the Democratic nomination, and will face the Republican nominee, York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, in the general election this November....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 State AG Elections: A Landscape of Change and Competition

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As we look ahead to 2024, significant changes are underway in state attorney general (AG) elections, with 10 AGs facing reelection due to incumbents pursuing other offices or opting out. Open seats in North Carolina, Oregon,...more

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Rep. Jackson wins Democratic Nomination for AG in North Carolina; Rice named Tennessee Solicitor General

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North Carolina U.S. Representative Jeff Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for the 2024 AG election. Rep. Jackson will face North Carolina U.S. Representative Dan Bishop in the general election. North Carolina AG Josh...more

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Bipartisan Group of AGs Issue Warning Letter Over Alleged Election Robocalling

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On February 6, a bipartisan group of 51 attorney general (AG) sent a warning letter to Life Corporation (Life Corp.) for allegedly engaging in an illegal robocall campaign that they claim was intended to deter New Hampshire...more

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New Senior Staff in Louisiana and Idaho AGs’ Offices, Indiana AG Faces Democratic Challenger

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New Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced members of her leadership team, including Larry Freiman as Chief Deputy, Benjamin Aguiñaga as Solicitor General, and John W. Sinquefield as Executive Counsel....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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Russell Coleman Sworn in As Kentucky AG

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Russell Coleman was sworn in as Kentucky AG on New Year’s Day 2024. Coleman, a Republican and former U.S. Attorney, defeated Democratic opponent Pamela Stevenson in the November 2023 election. The Kentucky AG spot opened up...more

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AGs on the Move: Utah AG Election an Open Seat in 2024; NAAG Elects President & VP

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Utah AG Sean Reyes announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, following three terms as the state’s chief legal officer. Following this announcement, Utah becomes the sixth state with an open seat AG election in 2024,...more

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The State AG Report – 11.30.2023

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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: • FTC Doesn’t Sugarcoat Warning Letters to Social Media...more

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Liz Murrill Wins Louisiana AG Runoff; Pennsylvania and Indiana Races Heat Up

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Republican Liz Murrill won the runoff election for Louisiana AG, defeating Democrat Lindsey Cheek. AG-elect Murrill is the first woman to hold the state’s AG position....more

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Another Democratic Candidate Enters the Field for North Carolina AG

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Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry announced that she will run for North Carolina AG next year. Deberry will face U.S. Representative Jeff Jackson, Duplin County attorney Charles M. Ingram, and Fayetteville lawyer...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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AG Election Round-Up

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Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch, a Republican, defeated Democratic challenger Greta Kemp Martin to win re-election. Republican Russell Coleman won the Kentucky AG race to succeed outgoing Republican AG Daniel Cameron....more

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2023 State AG Elections: A Clean Sweep for the Republicans?

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Today we see former state attorneys general (AGs) as leaders in every level of government and across the political spectrum from Congress to the White House to federal agencies. Currently, there are seven former state AGs in...more

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The State AG Report – 10.19.2023

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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: • Healthcare Co.’s Coding Error Allegedly PHI-cilitates...more

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