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Who ran for Attorney General of Minnesota in 2018?

Attorney General. Secretary of State. Auditor. Minnesota is holding an election for attorney general on November 8, 2022. The primary is scheduled for August 9, 2022. The filing deadline is May 31, 2022. Contents. 1 Candidates and election results. 2 Campaign data.

When is the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General Election?

Nov 07, 2018 · Rep. Keith Ellison (D) on Tuesday won the race to become Minnesota’s attorney general, overcoming late-breaking allegations that he had mistreated a former girlfriend. Ellison defeated Republican...

Did Minnesota elect its first Republican Attorney General in more than 40 years?

Aug 14, 2018 · U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison has won Minnesota’s Democratic primary for attorney general. Ellison defeated four other candidates to win Tuesday’s primary days after a former …

Which Minnesota Attorney General would insist on'rule of law'?

Jan 18, 2018 · The 2018 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Minnesota. A primary election was held on August 14, 2018, in which Doug Wardlow was nominated as the Republican candidate and Keith Ellison was nominated as the Democratic–Farmer–Labor candidate. Ellison won the election.

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What's the salary of the Attorney General of Minnesota?

Attorney General of MinnesotaMinnesota Attorney GeneralGeneral informationOffice Type:PartisanOffice website:Official LinkCompensation:$121,24814 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.

How long of a term is MN attorney general?

Attorney General of MinnesotaMember ofExecutive Council, among othersSeatMinnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, MinnesotaAppointerGeneral electionTerm lengthFour years, no term limits7 more rows

Who is the Attorney General of Minnesota?

Keith Ellison (Democratic Party)Minnesota / Attorney general

Where did Keith Ellison go to high school?

University of Minnesota Law School1987–1990Wayne State University1986University of MinnesotaU of D Jesuit High School and AcademyKeith Ellison/Education

Which state has the least House of Representatives?

The Wyoming Rule is a proposal to increase the size of the United States House of Representatives so that the standard representative-to-population ratio would be that of the smallest state, which is currently Wyoming.

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

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 district attorney in Minnesota?

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

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.

Who is Ryan Winkler?

Ryan Winkler, general counsel for Biothera; member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015. Withdrew in January 2018 following Swanson's announcement that she would seek re-election.

When was Lori Swanson elected?

DFL incumbent Lori Swanson was first elected attorney general in 2006. Swanson succeeded two-term DFL incumbent Mike Hatch, who opted to run for governor in 2006. Swanson was re-elected in 2010 and 2014. On January 28, 2018, Swanson announced that she would seek re-election.

Who is Mike Rothman?

Mike Rothman, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce from 2011 to 2017. Initially withdrew on February 16, 2018, following Swanson's announcement that she would seek re-election. Re-entered the race following Swanson's withdrawal.

Who is Sam Clark?

Sam Clark, former Saint Paul city attorney; former state director and counsel for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Withdrew on January 31, 2018, following Swanson's announcement that she would seek re-election. Mike Hatch, attorney general from 1999 to 2007. Withdrew on June 6, 2018.

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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 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