Washington Attorney General

Current State AG: Nick Brown (D)
Political Party: Democrat
Assumed Office: 2025

The first man of color to be elected attorney general in Washington, Nick Brown is a former JAG Officer who earned the Bronze Star medal in 2005 for his service in Iraq. Most recently, he served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington where he worked fighting drug cartels and sex trafficking, addressing the fentanyl crisis, and reducing violent crime. From 2007 to 2013, he was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, and from 2013 to 2017, he was general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee.
AG Brown’s 2024 campaign for state attorney general focused on ensuring safety for all Washingtonians, with priorities including addressing gun violence, protecting democracy, combating climate change, and defending abortion access in Washington.

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The AG is an elected position in Washington.

Next Election:November 7, 2028
Election Process:Elected
Term/Limit:4 years / none

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News April 3, 2025

Democratic AGs Oppose CEQ’s Repeal of NEPA Regulations

Nineteen Democratic AGs and the Harris County Attorney (Houston, Texas) have submitted comments opposing the President’s Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) Interim Final Rule (Proposed Rule), which would repeal CEQ’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In their comments, the AGs assert that Congress enacted NEPA to advance a national policy of environmental protection…

News January 16, 2025

AGs Buzzing Over New Leadership Hires, Legislative Agendas, and Bid for Governor

New Attorneys General: Washington: Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s 19th Attorney General on January 15, 2025. West Virginia: J.B. McCuskey was sworn in January 13, 2025. Leadership Hires: Kentucky: AG Russell Coleman began the second year of his term by announcing leadership promotions. Kevin Grout was named Chief of Staff, and Deputy Communications…

In-Depth Analysis October 10, 2024

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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