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Vermont Attorney General

Current State AG
Charity Clark (D)
Political Party
Democrat
Assumed Office

2023

Charity Clark was elected as Vermont’s 28th attorney general in 2022, and reelected in 2024. Prior to taking office, AG Clark served as chief of staff under former Attorney General T.J. Donovan. From 2014 to 2018, AG Clark was an assistant attorney general in the public protection division. Early in her career, she was an associate at Downs Rachlin Martin in Burlington and later at Orrick in New York City.

Charity Clark was elected as Vermont’s 28th attorney general in 2022, and reelected in 2024. Prior to taking office, AG Clark served as chief of staff under former Attorney General T.J. Donovan. From 2014 to 2018, AG Clark was an assistant attorney general in the public protection division. Early in her career, she was an associate at Downs Rachlin Martin in Burlington and later at Orrick in New York City.

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The AG is an elected position in Vermont.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:2 years / none

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  3. General Election
Charity Clark (D) declared winner
Charity Clark (D)
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Charity Clark (D)

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Ture Nelson (R)
Republican

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Charity Clark (D) declared winner
Charity Clark (D)
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Charity Clark (D)

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Ture Nelson (R)
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Latest Vermont Attorney General News & Insights

In-Depth Analysis

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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Podcast

Quick Guide: Vermont: Small Is Mighty

In this episode of State AG Pulse Vermont AG Charity Clark talks with Stephen Cobb and Ann-Marie Luciano about her background as both the descendant of generations of small-town Vermont grocers, and the first woman to hold the role of Vermont attorney general.

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Election News

Election News Roundup – 8.11.2022

Tennessee: Jonathan Skrmetti, a Republican, has been selected by the Tennessee Supreme Court to serve an eight-year term as the 28th Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter. Prior to becoming Governor Bill Lee’s chief legal counsel in December 2021, Skrmetti served as chief deputy attorney general. AG Skrmetti replaces AG Herbert Slatery, who announced in May that he would not seek a second term.

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