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.
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.
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
- Deadline to File
- Primary Election
- Election Day
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