In 2016, Attorney General Kamala Harris became a U.S. senator and U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra was appointed to the job. Four years later, Becerra was promoted to a cabinet job in the Biden administration, allowing Gov. Gavin Newsom to tap then-Democratic Assemblymember Rob Bonta .
Apr 08, 2022 · We get less. Now California is experiencing the highest murder rate in decades. From 2019 to 2020, our Attorney General Xavier Becerra presided over the largest yearly increase in homicides in California in 30 years. Now, Gavin Newsom’s appointee , Attorney General Rob Bonta, supports every single policy fueling this terrible crime wave.
Apr 26, 2021 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert is officially running for California Attorney General in the 2022 election. Schubert announced her candidacy in a press...
Apr 19, 2022 · In summary. In a 70-minute interview, Nathan Hochman, a Republican former federal prosecutor, vows to end a “spiral of lawlessness” in California as he runs for attorney general. Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta. KEEP TABS ON THE LATEST CALIFORNIA POLICY AND POLITICS NEWS.
Attorney General of California | |
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Inaugural holder | Edward J. C. Kewen 1849 |
Formation | California Constitution |
Salary | $151,127 |
Website | oag.ca.gov |
California Department of Justice | |
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Agency executives | Kevin Gardner, Chief, Div. of Law Enforcement Joe Dominic, Chief, Div. of Criminal Justice Information Services Gerald Engler, Chief/Asst. AG, Div. of Criminal Law Kathleen Kenealy, Chief/Asst. AG, Div. of Civil Law Mark Breckler, Chief/Asst. AG, Div. of Public Rights |
Elections. Attorneys general are elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in federal midterm election years, e.g. 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030. Like all constitutional state officers, the attorney general assumes office on the first Monday in the new year following the election.
When a vacancy occurs, the governor nominates a replacement to serve the remainder of the term under the next election. The appointee must be confirmed by a majority of both house of the California legislature. Until the replacement is approved, the former officeholder's chief deputy exercises the office.
Additionally, each candidate for attorney general must: 1 Be a registered voter 2 Be registered with their party for at least three months#N#Not have been registered with a different political party in the last 12 months 3 Not have been previously term-limited out
Further, the attorney general plays a direct role in law enforcement efforts and "coordinates statewide narcotics enforcement efforts, participates in criminal investigations and provides forensic science services, identification and information services and telecommunication support.".
Nonpartisan primary election. Incumbent Xavier Becerra and Steven Bailey defeated Dave Jones and Eric Early in the primary for Attorney General of California on June 5, 2018.
Duties. The attorney general acts as the state's chief law officer and oversees the California Department of Justice. He or she supervises the state's district and city attorneys, as well as its law enforcement officers.
The current officeholder is Rob Bonta, a Democrat. He was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to replace Xavier Becerra (D), who left office when he was confirmed as U.S. secretary of health and human services.
California is at a crossroads. Our once great state led the nation in education, people flocked to the Golden State for economic opportunity, to start a life for their families and live the California Dream. Now people are leaving the state in droves.
Now California is experiencing the highest murder rate in decades. From 2019 to 2020, our Attorney General Xavier Becerra presided over the largest yearly increase in homicides in California in 30 years.
Bonta, a former state assemblymember, was chosen by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the position vacated by Xavier Becerra when Becerra became Secretary of Health and Human Services. Bonta was sworn in as interim-Attorney General on April 23, 2021. “California’s criminal justice system is in chaos.
Anne Marie Schubert may be most well-known for the Golden State Killer investigation and more recently for her efforts to expose the state's EDD scandal. This video file cannot be played. (Error Code: 102630) Author: Matthew Nuttle. Published: 12:24 PM PDT April 26, 2021.
Eric Early is a husband, father, small businessman and attorney who is running for California Attorney General in 2022. In the 2020 election cycle, Eric came in the top two in the June 2020 Primary, becoming the official Republican candidate against Adam Schiff for Congress for California’s 28th Congressional District.
As a business owner, Eric signs the front of many people’s paychecks every two weeks. He and his wife Emerald – a Registered Nurse and Navy Brat — have 4 children , three dogs and a cat. Eric’s son is a successful business owner of a private jet charter company.
As a business owner, Eric signs the front of many people’s paychecks every two weeks. He and his wife Emerald – a Registered Nurse and Navy Brat — have 4 children, three dogs and a cat. Eric’s son is a successful business owner of a private jet charter company. Eric’s daughter has toured the world twice in rock bands.