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2026 State Attorneys General Elections

  • 153 Days To The Election

Your Hub for 2026 AG Election Intelligence

2026 is a landmark year for state attorneys general elections.

With 31 AG races on the ballot and unprecedented turnover, this cycle could reshape the regulatory landscape for businesses across the country. From tariffs and taxes to immigration, AI, data privacy, consumer protection, and antitrust, state attorneys general increasingly set the tone for national policy—and the stakes have never been higher.

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Stay ahead of the curve as the 2026 state AG landscape comes into focus.

2026 Races at a Glance

  • 31 state AG elections
  • 12 open seats
  • 6 AGs running for higher office
    • Running for governor (4):
      • Phil Weiser (CO)
      • Aaron Ford (NV)
      • Gentner Drummond (OK)
      • Alan Wilson (SC)
    • Running for U.S. Senate (1):
      • Ken Paxton (TX)
    • Running for U.S. Congress (1):
      • Marty Jackley (SD)
  • 4 AGs are term-limited:
    • Steve Marshall (AL)
    • Dana Nessel (MI)
    • Peter Neronha (RI)
    • Prior to resigning in June, Dave Yost (OH)
  • 1 AG is not seeking reelection: 
    • Chris Carr (GA)

Appointed Attorneys General Also in Transition

Several states will see turnover even though their AGs are appointed—not elected.

  • Alaska and Wyoming governors are term-limited in 2026, and in both states the governor appoints the attorney general, meaning new administrations could bring new AG leadership.
  • Maine AG Aaron Frey is term-limited; in Maine, the state legislature elects the attorney general—another guaranteed transition in 2026.

Why These Races Matter to Businesses

State attorneys general have expanded their influence dramatically over the past decade. Today, AGs play leading roles in shaping policy and enforcement priorities on issues such as:

  • Consumer protection and data privacy
  • Financial services oversight
  • Environmental regulation
  • AI governance and emerging technologies
  • Multistate investigations and litigation
  • Corporate accountability and ESG enforcement
  • Federal challenges on tariffs, taxes, and immigration

For companies operating in multiple states—or even just one—understanding who these AGs are and what they prioritize is now a strategic necessity.