Ten states held elections for state attorney general last month. Those states include: Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Of the ten elections, there was only one change in political party—Pennsylvania, from Democrat to Republican. Additionally, six states elected new attorneys general—North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and West Virginia. Notably, three attorneys general were elected governor of their respective states. Those incoming governors include Josh Stein of North Carolina, Bob Ferguson of Washington, and Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia. A summary of each new attorney general and attorney general turned governor is below, listed alphabetically.Continue Reading Key Changes to the State Attorneys General – 2024 to 2025 Transition
State AG Updates: December 7-20, 2023
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: December 7-20, 2023
State AG Updates: September 1-7, 2022
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: September 1-7, 2022
State AG Updates: June 9-15, 2022
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: June 9-15, 2022
State AG Primary Results Update: May 25, 2022
The following summarizes the State AG Primary Results from May 24, 2022:
- Alabama: Incumbent Attorney General Steve Marshall defeated challenger Harry Still in the Alabama Republican primary election.
- Arkansas: Tim Griffin defeated Leon Jones in the Arkansas Republican primary election.
- Georgia: Incumbent Attorney General Chris Carr defeated challenger John Gordon in Georgia’s Republican primary election.
State AG Updates: January 5-11, 2022
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: January 5-11, 2022
State AG Updates: November 1-5, 2021
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: November 1-5, 2021
State AG Updates: October 18-22, 2021
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.Continue Reading State AG Updates: October 18-22, 2021
New Mexico Auditor Brian Colón To Run For State Attorney General
Today, New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colón announced his candidacy for State Attorney General. He hopes to follow the footsteps of former state auditor, now Attorney General Hector Balderas who is in his second term and term limited.Continue Reading New Mexico Auditor Brian Colón To Run For State Attorney General
Eric Schmitt Sworn in as Missouri’s Attorney General
On January 11, 2021, Eric Schmitt (R) was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri’s Attorney General. He has served as Attorney General since January 2019, and he was elected to a four-year term in November 2020. Prior to his election, he served as State Treasurer and as a state senator. In connection