who won california's attorney general debate

Who is California’s Attorney General?

According to Bonta's campaign website, "As California’s Attorney General and California’s chief law officer, Bonta is the 'attorney for the people' and holds those who break the law – especially those in positions of power – accountable and wins justice for California families." [5]

Who is in the California Senate race for district attorney?

The race pits Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta against an independent, Sacramento Dist. Atty. Anne Marie Schubert, and two Republicans, former Assistant U.S. Atty. Gen. Nathan Hochman and Los Angeles attorney Eric Early — and comes amid debate about rising crime and the impact of decades of criminal justice reform in California.

Who will replace Xavier Becerra as Attorney General?

Here’s a look at the candidates. BONTA: Gov. Gavin Newsom last year tapped Bonta to replace Xavier Becerra as attorney general after Becerra was appointed U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.

Who is new Attorney General Dan Bonta?

BONTA: Gov. Gavin Newsom last year tapped Bonta to replace Xavier Becerra as attorney general after Becerra was appointed U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. Before his appointment, Bonta spent eight years in the state Assembly focused on efforts to modify the criminal justice system to favor rehabilitation over long incarceration.

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

Past elections

Incumbent Xavier Becerra defeated Steven Bailey in the general election for Attorney General of California on November 6, 2018.