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Who is the new Attorney General of Minnesota?

Attorney General of MinnesotaIncumbent Keith Ellison since January 7, 2019StyleMr. or Madam Attorney General (informal) The Honorable (formal)Member ofExecutive Council, among othersSeatMinnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, Minnesota7 more rows

Who is the state Attorney General for MN?

Keith Ellison (Democratic Party)Minnesota / Attorney generalKeith Maurice Ellison is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 30th attorney general of Minnesota. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Ellison was the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2019. Wikipedia

What is the role of the Minnesota 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.

What is the salary of the Minnesota Attorney General?

$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

What does an Attorney General do?

The Attorney General is chief legal adviser to the Crown and has a number of independent public interest functions, as well as overseeing the Law Officers' departments.

What's the difference between attorney and lawyer?

Attorney vs Lawyer: Comparing Definitions Lawyers are people who have gone to law school and often may have taken and passed the bar exam. Attorney has French origins, and stems from a word meaning to act on the behalf of others. The term attorney is an abbreviated form of the formal title 'attorney at law'.

Who is the current Attorney General of USA?

Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney generalMerrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the 86th United States attorney general since March 2021. He served as a circuit judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. Wikipedia

Does Minnesota have a Secretary of State?

The Secretary of State of Minnesota is a constitutional officer in the executive branch of government of the U.S. State of Minnesota. Twenty-two individuals have held the office of Secretary of State since statehood. The incumbent is Steve Simon, a DFLer.

Who is the assistant AG of the US?

Lisa O. Monaco is the 39th Deputy Attorney General of the United States.

What is the Attorney General's job in Minnesota?

Powers and duties. The Attorney General is the chief law officer for the State of Minnesota, and as such, represents the State of Minnesota parens patriae in state and federal judicial and administrative adjudication and rulemaking proceedings.

When did Minnesota become a DFL state?

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party: On April 15, 1944, the state Democratic Party and the Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party merged and created the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). It is affiliated with the national Democratic Party.

Is the Attorney General of Minnesota an ex officio member of the Board of Pardons?

In addition to his or her functional responsibilities, the Attorney General is an ex officio member of the Board of Pardons, the Executive Council, the Land Exchange Board, the Governing Board for the Minnesota Historical Society, the Records Disposition Panel, and the State Board of Investment.

When is the Minnesota general election?

General election. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. Dennis Smith and Lynne Torgerson are running in the general election for Attorney General of Minnesota on November 8, 2022. There are no incumbents in this race.

When is the next Minnesota election?

Minnesota Attorney General election, 2022. Minnesota is holding an election for attorney general on November 8, 2022. Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading.

Who won the 2018 Minnesota primary?

Democratic primary election. Keith Ellison defeated Debra Hilstrom, Tom Foley, Matt Pelikan, and Mike Rothman in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Minnesota on August 14, 2018. There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

When is the Minnesota election 2022?

Minnesota is holding an election for attorney general on November 8, 2022. Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated.

Background

In 2018, Keith Ellison was elected to replace retiring fellow DFLer Lori Swanson .

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.

Candidates

The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election. Suggest a missing candidate here.

Latest 2022 Attorney General polls

The chart below shows the historical percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each candidate in the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election.

Elections

The primary will occur on August 9, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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Overview

The Attorney General of Minnesota is a constitutional officer in the executive branch of the U.S. State of Minnesota. Thirty individuals have held the office of Attorney General since statehood. The incumbent is Keith Ellison, a DFLer.

Election and term of office

The attorney general is elected by the people on Election Day in November, and takes office on the first Monday of the next January. There is no limit to the number of terms an attorney general may hold. To be elected attorney general, a person must be qualified voter, permanently resident in the state of Minnesota at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 21 years of age.
In the event of a vacancy in the office of the attorney general, the Governor may appoint a succes…

Powers and duties

The attorney general is the chief law officer for the State of Minnesota, and as such, represents the State of Minnesota parens patriae in state and federal court as well as in administrative adjudication and rulemaking proceedings. In addition, the Office of the Attorney General handles felony criminal appeals, issues formal opinions on questions of constitutional or statutory law, and provides legal advice, litigation, and appellate services to over 100 state agencies, boards, and co…

See also

• University of Minnesota Law School
• William Mitchell College of Law
• Attorney General of South Dakota

External links

• Minnesota Attorney General articles at ABA Journal
• News and Commentary at FindLaw
• Minnesota Statutes at Law.Justia.com
• U.S. Supreme Court Opinions – "Cases with title containing: State of Minnesota" at FindLaw

Candidates and Election Results

  • Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidatesas people who: 1. Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline 2. Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies States are in the process of redistricting Congressional and state le...
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Past Elections

  • 2018
    1. 1.1. See also: Minnesota Attorney General election, 2018
  • 2014
    1. 1.1. See also: Minnesota Attorney General election, 2014
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Election Analysis

  • Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. 1. Presidential elections- Information about presidential elections in the state. 2. Statewide elections- Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state. 3. State partisanship- The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state go…
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Overview

The 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Incumbent Keith Ellison will be eligible to run for reelection.

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 convention

• 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 convention

• Jim Schultz, business lawyer
• Tad Jude, former judge of the 10th district court of Minnesota
• 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 School professor, former White House ethics lawy…

See also

• 2022 Minnesota elections

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
• Jim Schultz (R) for Attorney General