Michigan Attorney General

Current State AG: Dana Nessel (D)
Political Party: Democrat
Assumed Office: 2019

Dana Nessel was elected Attorney General in 2018. Prior to seeking public office, AG Nessel was president of the Fair Michigan Foundation, an anti-hate crime task force she founded. In 2005, AG Nessel opened her own law firm, Nessel and Kessel Law, handling criminal defense cases, civil rights actions, and general tort litigation. AG Nessel began her legal career as an assistant prosecutor in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

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The AG is an elected position in Michigan.

Next Election:November 8, 2022
Election Process:Elected
Term/Limit:4 years / 2 consecutive terms

Election Timeline & Candidates

April 19, 2022Deadline to File
August 2, 2022Primary Election
November 8, 2022Election Day

Democrat

Incumbent

Dana Nessel (D)

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Republican

Matt DePerno (R)

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Democrat

Incumbent

Dana Nessel (D)

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Republican

Matt DePerno (R)

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Latest Michigan Attorney General News & Insights

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Election News September 30, 2021

Race for Michigan Attorney General Heats Up on the Republican Side

Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2022 election for the AG’s office. If successful, he will face incumbent Democratic AG Dana Nessel, who is seeking reelection, in a rematch of the 2018 election.

Election News August 12, 2021

New Republican Challenger Enters the Race for Michigan Attorney General

Michigan Republican State Representative Ryan Berman announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2022 election for Michigan AG. As previously reported, incumbent Michigan Democratic AG Dana Nessel is seeking reelection for a second term. In addition, private-practice attorney Matthew DePerno, who was one of the attorneys who challenged in court the 2020 presidential…

Election News July 22, 2021

Prominent 2020 Election Critic Announces Run for Michigan AG

Private-practice attorney Matthew DePerno announced his run for Michigan AG. DePerno, who was one of the attorneys challenging in court the 2020 presidential election results in northern Michigan’s Antrim County, has not yet specified his party affiliation. Incumbent Michigan Democratic AG Dana Nessel is seeking reelection for a second term. To “meet” the state AGs…

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