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Who is running for Attorney General of Minnesota in 2022?

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 RepublicanJim Schulz RepublicanThaddeus Jude RepublicanLynne Torgerson Latest 2022 Attorney General polls

Who won the Minnesota Republican Party endorsement for State Attorney General?

Doug Wardlow is running for Attorney General to make Minnesota fair and safe. Doug will protect consumers, prosecute welfare fraud, and keep Minnesota families safe. Doug has spent his career fighting for American jobs and defending the Constitution. Minnesotans can trust Doug to restore law and order and keep our communities safe. READ MORE

Will the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party be on the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General ballot?

May 14, 2022 · First-time candidate Jim Schultz won the Minnesota Republican party’s endorsement for state attorney general Friday after a dramatic see-saw endorsement battle. Schultz earned the endorsement after...

Why is Doug Wardlow running for Attorney General?

But Harry Truman, John F Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey would not recognize the party today. My name is Tad Jude, and I’m running for Minnesota Attorney General to restore justice to a broken system and integrity to the AG’s office – to serve all Minnesotans with common sense justice. This isn’t just my story, it’s our story.” About Tad

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Who is the new Attorney General of Minnesota?

Attorney General of Minnesota
Incumbent Keith Ellison since January 7, 2019
StyleMr. or Madam Attorney General (informal) The Honorable (formal)
Member ofExecutive Council, among others
SeatMinnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, Minnesota
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What's the salary of the attorney general of Minnesota?

$174,000/year
State executive salaries
Office and current officialSalary
Attorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison$174,000/year
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon$89,877
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen
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Who is the assistant attorney general of Minnesota?

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

Does Minnesota have an Attorney General?

... Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Biography of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota's 30th attorney general on January 7, 2019.

How much does the US Attorney General make?

Attorney General is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule, thus earning a salary of US$221,400, as of January 2021.

What are the duties 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.

Who is Minnesota prosecutor?

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Keith Ellison. Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota's 30th attorney general on January 7, 2019. As the People's Lawyer, Attorney General Ellison's job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect.

Who is the current attorney general of USA?

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Merrick 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.
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Who is the district attorney in Minneapolis?

Michael Orville Freeman (born May 7, 1948) is an American attorney and politician serving as the county attorney for Hennepin County. Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

What does an attorney general do?

The attorney general has a number of public interest functions, which are performed independently of government. They haves the power to refer appeals against unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal and request that the High Court re-examine inquests.Sep 8, 2020

Who is the governor of Minnesota?

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Timothy James Walz is an American politician, veteran, and retired teacher. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he has served as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. Born in West Point, Nebraska, Walz worked several odd jobs and was a temporary teacher on a reservation after high school.
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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.

When is the next Minnesota election?

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 reelction.

Who is Keith Ellison?

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 killing of George Floyd.

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Overview

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

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