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Hawaii Attorney General

Current State AG
Anne E. Lopez (D)
Political Party
Democrat
Assumed Office

2022

Anne E. Lopez was appointed as Attorney General of Hawaii by Gov. Josh Green in December 2022, subject to legislative confirmation. Prior to her appointment, AG Lopez was the chief operating officer and general counsel for Hawaii Health Systems Corp. From 2013 to 2015 AG Lopez was the special assistant to former AG David Louie. She worked in private practice from 2004 to 2012.

Anne E. Lopez was appointed as Attorney General of Hawaii by Gov. Josh Green in December 2022, subject to legislative confirmation. Prior to her appointment, AG Lopez was the chief operating officer and general counsel for Hawaii Health Systems Corp. From 2013 to 2015 AG Lopez was the special assistant to former AG David Louie. She worked in private practice from 2004 to 2012.

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State AGs are elected in 43 states and D.C. In Hawaii, the governor appoints the AG.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026
  • Election Process:Appointed
  • Term/Limit:Serves at pleasure of governor/none

Latest Hawaii Attorney General News & Insights

Hawaii Governor-Elect Announces AG Nomination

Hawaii Governor-Elect Josh Green announced the nomination of Anne E. Lopez as the state’s next AG. Lopez is currently the chief operating officer and general counsel of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public-benefit corporation that provides healthcare services in the state. Lopez previously served as a special assistant to former Hawaii AG David M.…

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Developments in Post-AG Roles for Two Attorneys General

Hawaii AG Clare Connors’ nomination for U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii was approved by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and is now up for a full Senate vote. Arkansas AG Leslie Rutledge, who is term-limited from running again for AG, dropped out of the 2022 gubernatorial race and will instead seek the Republican…

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