how does michigan vote for attorney general

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What did former President Barack Obama say about the Attorney General?

4 hours ago · In Michigan, voters don't decide whether candidates for state supreme court, attorney general, secretary of state, the board of education and university board members continue on to the general ...

When is the Michigan attorney general election in 2022?

3 hours ago · GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Republican Party headed into a runoff election for attorney general after delegates on Saturday delivered a victory for former President Donald Trump's ...

Who did Michigan Republicans endorse for Secretary of state and Attorney General?

3 hours ago · He faces a general election battle against Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel. PHOTO: Shadows of attendees are seen on a riser during a rally held by former President Donald Trump in Washington ...

How much does an attorney general make in a year?

4 hours ago · Matt DePerno has earned the endorsement of the Michigan Republican Party to take on incumbent Democrat Dana Nessel in November. DePerno beat Tom Leonard in the second round of voting with 54% of ...

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What is the compensation of a state executive officer in Michigan?

The Michigan Constitution allows that the compensation for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general shall be provided by law, and is not to be altered during the term of office.

What is the Michigan Constitution?

The Michigan Constitution addresses the office of the attorney general in Article V, the Executive Department. Under Article V, Section 3: The single executives heading principal departments shall include a secretary of state, a state treasurer and an attorney general...

How long is the attorney general's term in Michigan?

In Michigan, the attorney general is popularly elected in midterm election years and serves terms lasting four years. Since 1993, the attorney general is limited to two terms in office.

What are the divisions of the Attorney General?

As of January 10, 2021, the attorney general's office is organized into five divisions: 1 Solicitor General 2 Consumer and Regulatory Enforcement Bureau 3 Environment and Government Operations Bureau 4 Office of Fiscal Management 5 Opinions Review Board

What branch of government is the Attorney General of Michigan?

The Attorney General of Michigan is an elected constitutional office in the executive branch of the Michigan state government. The attorney general oversees the Office of the Attorney General, which is in charge of prosecuting the laws of the state of Michigan. In Michigan, the attorney general is popularly elected in midterm election years ...

How many times can you be elected to the executive branch?

No person shall be elected more than two times to each office of the executive branch of government: governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state or attorney general. Any person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state or attorney general for a period greater than one half ...

Who receives full compensation for all services performed and expenses incurred during his term of office?

The governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general shall each receive the compensation provided by law in full payment for all services performed and expenses incurred during his term of office.

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Overview

  • 2018
    1. 1.1. See also: Michigan Attorney General election, 2018
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Democratic convention

Republican convention

The 2022 Michigan Attorney General election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of the state of Michigan. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel is running for re-election to a second term. She was first elected in 2018 with 49.0% of the vote.
Michigan does not hold partisan primaries for statewide offices other than gov…

External links

• Dana Nessel, incumbent attorney general