Texas AG Race Set for November
Texas state senators Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson will face off in the November general election for Texas AG after both won their respective primary runoff elections.
2026 Elections Guide
AG Election Updates in Alabama and Georgia
AG election developments this week clarified the field in Alabama and Georgia, with Alabama’s GOP primary heading to a runoff and Georgia’s general-election matchup now set.
AG Buzz: California Taps Chopra to Head New Agency, Ohio Names Interim AG, and South Dakota Race Takes Shape
State consumer protection and AG leadership developments are unfolding across California, Ohio, and South Dakota, with a familiar face taking the helm of a new consumer protection agency in California, an interim AG appointed in Ohio, and another candidate entering the South Dakota AG race. California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed former CFPB Director and FTC…
Michigan Democrats Nominate Eli Savit for AG
Michigan Democrats nominated Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit as their candidate for AG at the party’s state endorsement convention, where he defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
Michigan Republicans Select Doug Lloyd for AG
Michigan Republican delegates chose Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd as the party’s AG nominee, backing him over Birmingham lawyer Kevin Kijewski at the GOP convention. Lloyd has served as Eaton County prosecutor since 2013 following a nearly 30-year career in prosecution, including specialized roles in economic crimes and drug task forces. Michigan Democrats will hold…
Runoffs Set for Both Parties in Texas AG Primaries
There will be a runoff in both the Texas Democratic and Republican primaries for AG in May after no candidate on either side cleared the 50% threshold, extending the fight over who will succeed Ken Paxton as he runs for U.S. Senate.
New Jersey Confirms New AG; Updates in Arizona and Oklahoma AG Races
The New Jersey Senate has unanimously confirmed Jennifer Davenport as the state’s new AG. Davenport, a Democrat, was nominated by Governor Mikie Sherrill and previously served as the state’s first assistant AG and principal law enforcement advisor, later serving in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey before becoming deputy general counsel and chief litigation counsel at PSE&G.
Former Assistant AG Challenges Incumbent in Nebraska AG Race
Democrat Jocelyn Brasher, a former assistant attorney general, has announced her candidacy for the Nebraska AG seat, challenging her former boss, Republican incumbent Mike Hilgers.
New Entrants in CA and RI AG Races
Republican Michael Gates, former city attorney for Huntington Beach, announced his candidacy for California AG. California AG Rob Bonta recently announced that he is running for reelection in 2026. Democrat Joseph J. Solomon Jr., a former Rhode Island state representative, announced his candidacy for Rhode Island AG, joining three other candidates in the Democratic primary…
CA AG Passes on Governor Bid, AR AG Names AI Advisor
California AG Rob Bonta announced that he will not run for governor in the 2026 election and will instead seek reelection as AG.
CO AG Campaign Developments, ID and OR Appointments
Michael Allen, the District Attorney for El Paso and Teller Counties, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race for Colorado AG.
New Candidates Launch Campaigns in AZ and NY AG Races
Greg Roeberg has announced plans to run for Arizona AG and will seek the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary.
Democrat Jay Jones Wins VA AG Race, SD and TX AG Fields Expand
Democrat Jay Jones won the race for Virginia AG. Jones, a former Virginia Delegate, defeated Republican incumbent AG Jason Miyares. Cozen O’Connor’s Chuck Slemp recently wrote about how the outcome of the 2025 Virginia AG race could reshape consumer protection enforcement in Virginia and influence national trends.
AK Appoints First SG; RI AG Field Widens
Alaska AG Stephen J. Cox appointed Jenna Lorence to be Alaska’s first State Solicitor General. Lorence previously served as the Deputy Solicitor of Indiana and Assistant Solicitor General for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
MA and MN AGs Seek Another Term, MO AG Sworn In, WI AG Race Widens
Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has announced that she will seek a second term as AG. Campbell, a Democrat, is the first Black woman to be elected to statewide office in Massachusetts.
RI AG Race Sees Entry and Exit; WI AG to Seek Third Term
Rhode Island State Representative Jason Knight announced his intention to run for Rhode Island AG. A former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Knight will compete against Keith Hoffmann for the Democratic primary nomination. Knight’s announcement follows the withdrawal of Robert Craven, also a State Representative, from the race. Incumbent AG Peter Neronha, who is term-limited,…
Two Former State Lawyers Enter Rhode Island AG Race
Two former state lawyers—Keith Hoffmann and Robert Craven—have announced their intention to run in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island AG.
AG Transitions and Campaign Moves Across States; New SG in VA
Alaska: Alaska AG Treg Taylor announced that he will step down from his position on August 29, 2025. Appointed in 2021, Taylor is the third-longest-serving AG in the state’s history.
Quick Guide: An Early Peek At the 2026 State AG Elections
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, businesses need to pay attention. In a bonus episode to conclude Season 5, Chris Allen…
Challenger Enters Kansas AG Race; Ohio Names New Solicitor General
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 general election. Ohio AG Dave Yost announced his selection of Mathura Sridharan as the state’s…
New Candidates Enter Michigan and Texas AG Races Ahead of 2026
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 Totten. The current Democratic AG Dana Nessel is term-limited. Texas – Joe Jaworski, an attorney and former Galveston mayor, announced…
Nevada AG Race Expands; Texas AG Contest Adds Democratic Candidate
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.
AG Candidate Fields Expand in GA, OK, SC & SD; New AG in WY, SG in TX
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.
AG Candidate Fields Grow in AL, MI & TX; Jones the Victor in VA Primary; SC AG to Run for Governor
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 by Senator Tommy Tuberville. Michigan – Oakland County, MI Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced that she is seeking the Democratic nomination…
Quick Guide: The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?
In Episode 7 of Season 5 former VA Chief Deputy AG Chuck Slemp runs down the Democratic candidates in the upcoming VA Primary with Grace Garver and gives his prediction for who will win the race in November.
PA Confirms Consumer Advocate; CO AG Race Grows
The Pennsylvania Senate has confirmed Darryl Lawrence as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate, who represents Pennsylvania consumers in public utility pricing and service quality matters. He had been serving as Interim Consumer Advocate since February 4. Hetal Doshi, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Colorado, has announced she is running for Colorado AG in 2026. She joins…