Kentucky Attorney General

Current State AG: Russell Coleman (R)
Political Party: Republican
Assumed Office: 2024

Russell Coleman was sworn in as the 52nd Kentucky Attorney General in January 2024. In 2017, AG Coleman was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Prior to that, his government service included serving as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Oldham County and as senior advisor and legal counsel to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, after which he was in private practice. Early in his career, AG Coleman was a Special Agent with the FBI.

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The AG is an elected position in Kentucky.

Next Election:November 2, 2027
Election Process:Elected
Term/Limit:4 years / 2 terms

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News February 6, 2025

New Administration Slams Brakes on Defense of Federal Highway Emissions Rule

The U.S. DOJ, as counsel for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit seeking voluntary dismissal of its appeal of a lower court decision invalidating a final rule requiring all states with National Highway System mileage to take affirmative steps to set declining CO2…

News January 16, 2025

AGs Buzzing Over New Leadership Hires, Legislative Agendas, and Bid for Governor

New Attorneys General: Washington: Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s 19th Attorney General on January 15, 2025. West Virginia: J.B. McCuskey was sworn in January 13, 2025. Leadership Hires: Kentucky: AG Russell Coleman began the second year of his term by announcing leadership promotions. Kevin Grout was named Chief of Staff, and Deputy Communications…

News November 21, 2024

Republican AGs Sue SEC Claiming Cryptocurrency Regulatory Overreach

A group of 18 Republican AGs, joined by a nonpartisan policy group, have filed a lawsuit contesting the SEC’s enforcement authority over digital assets, including cryptocurrency.

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