Nebraska Attorney General

- Current State AG
- Doug Peterson (R)
- Political Party
- Republican
- Assumed Office
2015
Doug Peterson was elected Attorney General in 2014. Early in his career, AG Peterson was a Lincoln County Attorney, where he prosecuted both criminal and civil cases. From 1988 to 1990, he served as an assistant AG, representing the state in employment law matters and tort litigation. In 1990, AG Peterson entered private practice, where he worked until his election. AG Peterson has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022.
Doug Peterson was elected Attorney General in 2014. Early in his career, AG Peterson was a Lincoln County Attorney, where he prosecuted both criminal and civil cases. From 1988 to 1990, he served as an assistant AG, representing the state in employment law matters and tort litigation. In 1990, AG Peterson entered private practice, where he worked until his election. AG Peterson has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022.
The AG is an elected position in Nebraska.
- Next Election:November 8, 2022
- Election Process:Open Seat
- Term/Limit:4 years / none
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- Primary Election
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