mn attorney general candidates who to vote for

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Who is running for Attorney General in Minnesota?

5 rows · Attorney General of Minnesota, 2014; Party: Candidate: Vote % Votes Democratic : Lori ...

What offices are up for election in Minnesota in 2022?

Candidates. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election. Suggest a missing candidate here. DemocraticKeith Ellison. RepublicanDoug Wardlow. RepublicanDennis Smith.

What are the voting requirements in Minnesota?

Jan 07, 2022 · BEMIDJI -- Republican candidates for Minnesota governor and attorney general will gather in Bemidji on Sunday for an informational forum. The sold-out event is being hosted by the North Central Minnesota Republican Women and will feature seven candidates in the 2022 election. Candidates in the gubernatorial race include:. District 31...

What is a primary election in Minnesota?

Jul 05, 2021 · On June 25, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks after Judge Peter Cahill sentences Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years for second-degree murder in …

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What's the salary of the attorney general of Minnesota?

$174,000/yearState executive salariesOffice and current officialSalaryAttorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison$174,000/yearMinnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon$89,877Minnesota State Auditor Julie BlahaMinnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen5 more rows

How long of a term is MN attorney general?

Attorney General of MinnesotaSeatMinnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, MinnesotaAppointerGeneral electionTerm lengthFour years, no term limitsConstituting instrumentMinnesota Constitution of 1858, Article V7 more rows

What ethnicity is Keith Ellison?

Ellison was the first Muslim to be elected to Congress and the first African American representative from Minnesota.

Who is the attorney general in Minnesota?

Keith Ellison (Democratic Party)Minnesota / Attorney general

What is the primary role of Minnesota's attorney general?

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Minnesota. The Office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions and represents the State of Minnesota in state and federal court and administrative hearings.

How old is Keith Ellison?

58 years (August 4, 1963)Keith Ellison / Age

Where did Keith Ellison go to school?

University of Minnesota Law School1987–1990Wayne State University1986U of D Jesuit High School and AcademyUniversity of MinnesotaKeith Ellison/Education

Where was Keith Ellison born?

Detroit, MIKeith Ellison / Place of birth

Which state has the most US Representatives?

CaliforniaThis means that each state's number of representatives is determined by the state's population. California has the highest number of representatives, with 53 at a population of 39,747,267. Texas is the second highest with 36 representatives and a population of 29,087,070.

Who appointed the Attorney General?

the President of IndiaThey are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Who is the MN assistant attorney general?

Katherine Kelly - Assistant Attorney General - Minnesota Attorney General | LinkedIn.

Who is the assistant attorney general of Minnesota?

Chuck Roehrdanz -Chuck Roehrdanz - Assistant Attorney General - Minnesota Attorney General's Office | LinkedIn.

Overview

External links

• Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State
Official Minnesota Attorney General candidate websites
• Keith Ellison (DFL) for Attorney General
• Tad Jude (R) for Attorney General
• Dennis Smith (R) for Attorney General

Background

In 2018, Keith Ellison was elected to replace retiring fellow DFLer Lori Swanson.
As Attorney General, Ellison played a key role in the state's prosecution of Derek Chauvin and pushed for policing reforms in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.

Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary

• Keith Ellison, incumbent Attorney General, Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2017-2018); U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district (2007-2019)

Republican primary

• Tad Jude, former judge of the 10th district court of Minnesota
• Jim Schultz, business lawyer
• Dennis Smith, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019
• Lynne Torgerson, attorney; independent candidate for U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th District in 2010; castle enthusiast

Minor parties and independents

As a major party in Minnesota, the Legal Marijuana Now Party is entitled to ballot access in the 2022 Attorney General race.
As a major party in Minnesota, the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party is entitled to ballot access in the 2022 Attorney General race.
• Richard Painter, University of Minnesota Law Schoolprofessor, former White House ethics lawy…

See also

• 2022 Minnesota elections