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Utah Attorney General

Current State AG
Sean Reyes (R)
Political Party
Republican
Assumed Office

2013

Current Leadership Positions

Sean Reyes was appointed as attorney general in 2013 and was elected to a full term in November 2016 and again in 2020. Prior to his appointment, AG Reyes practiced for nearly 14 years at Parsons Behle & Latimer, where he became one of the first minority lawyers to make partner at a major Utah firm. He later started Reyes Legal Management and became a partner in Accelerate Ventures, where he oversaw legal strategy and execution for venture capital funds. AG Reyes has announced...

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Sean Reyes was appointed as attorney general in 2013 and was elected to a full term in November 2016 and again in 2020. Prior to his appointment, AG Reyes practiced for nearly 14 years at Parsons Behle & Latimer, where he became one of the first minority lawyers to make partner at a major Utah firm. He later started Reyes Legal Management and became a partner in Accelerate Ventures, where he oversaw legal strategy and execution for venture capital funds. AG Reyes has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024.

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The AG is an elected position in Utah.

  • Next Election:November 5, 2024 (Open Seat)
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidates Begin Declaring
  2. Primary
  3. Election Day
Rudy J. Bautista (D)
Democrat

Rudy J. Bautista (D)

Derek Brown (R)
Republican

Derek Brown (R)

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Andrew McCullough (L)
Independent

Andrew McCullough (L)

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Michelle Quist (United Utah)
Independent

Michelle Quist (United Utah)

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Rudy J. Bautista (D)
Democrat

Rudy J. Bautista (D)

Derek Brown (R)
Republican

Derek Brown (R)

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Andrew McCullough (L)
Independent

Andrew McCullough (L)

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Michelle Quist (United Utah)
Independent

Michelle Quist (United Utah)

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Latest Utah Attorney General News & Insights

Navigating Complex Regulatory Terrain Amid State AG Races

In this Expert Analysis for Law360, 2024 State AG Elections Mean Uncertainty But Also Opportunity for Savvy Businesses,  Ketan Bhirud and Dustin McDaniel, analyze the candidates in the 2024 state AG elections and suggest ways businesses can prepare for AG transitions. Read more here 

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Utah AG Secures $42.5 Million Judgment in Real Estate Investment Fraud Case

Utah AG Sean Reyes has secured a $42.5 million judgment against Real Estate Workshop and associated individuals and entities (collectively, “REW”) for their involvement in an alleged real estate investment fraud scheme that violated Utah’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA), Business Opportunity Disclosure Act (BODA), and Telephone Fraud Prevention Act (TFPA). According to the Utah…

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AG Election Updates: Brown Clinches Utah GOP Nomination, Taylor Launches Bid for VA AG

Derek Brown has won the Republican nomination in the Utah attorney general’s race to fill the open seat, and will face Democrat Rudy Bautista in the 2024 general election. Utah AG Sean Reyes, a Republican, has announced that he will not seek reelection. Shannon Taylor, Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney, has announced that she will seek…

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