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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…

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Democratic AGs Keep Wind Energy Whirling with CT, RI Win and New NY Lawsuits

Following Connecticut AG William Tong’s and Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha’s opposition to a U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) stop-work order issued to Revolution Wind’s offshore energy project, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction suspending the order. In their opposition, the AGs had argued that the stop-work…

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OK AG Field Expands, RI AG Plans to Retire

Former federal prosecutor Nick Coffey announced his candidacy for Oklahoma AG in the 2026 election, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race. Two Republicans have announced they are seeking their party’s nomination: state Secretary of Energy and Environment Jeff Starling and former state Representative Jon Echols. AG Gentner Drummond, a Republican, announced he is…

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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,…

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