New Mexico Attorney General

Current State AG: Raúl Torrez (D)
Political Party: Democrat
Assumed Office: 2023

Raúl Torrez was sworn in as the 32nd New Mexico Attorney General in January 2023. Prior to election, AG Torrez served as the Bernalillo County District Attorney from 2017 to 2022. Earlier in his career he worked as an assistant district attorney and assistant attorney general. He was then appointed to serve as a White House Fellow by President Barack Obama and served as a senior advisor to the Department of Justice.

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The AG is an elected position in New Mexico.

Next Election:November 3, 2026
Election Process:Elected
Term/Limit:4 years / two consecutive terms

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News February 20, 2025

Democratic AGs File Lawsuit Asking Court to Muzzle DOGE

A group of 14 Democratic AGs filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the delegation of executive authority to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit alleges that DOGE violates separation of powers principles and the Appointments Clause, and that its directives lack legal authority. The AGs seek declaratory and injunctive relief finding DOGE’s actions…

News September 12, 2024

New Mexico Snaps at Snapchat for Allegedly Failing to Protect Minors

New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., accusing Snapchat of facilitating child sexual exploitation and sextortion through its design features and recommendation algorithms, allegedly violating state consumer protection laws.

News August 31, 2023

AG Coalition Advocates for Expanded Benefits for Victims of Radioactive Exposure from US Nuclear Tests

A group of 14 Democratic AGs, led by New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, wrote a letter to Congressional leaders emphasizing the need to adopt the Senate-approved bipartisan amendment to the Radioactive Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). In the letter, the AGs argue that RECA should be expanded to ensure that a broader set of victims, who…

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