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by Prof. Ora Bode III 10 min read

Who is running for AZ Attorney General 2022?

ResultsPartyCandidate%RepublicanAbraham Hamadeh33.56RepublicanRodney Glassman23.60RepublicanAndrew Gould16.71RepublicanDawn Grove11.963 more rows

How is the Texas attorney general elected?

The attorneys general of the Republic of Texas and the first four attorneys general under the 1845 state constitution were appointed by the governor. The office was made elective in 1850 by constitutional amendment. The attorney general is elected to a four-year term.

Who is running for attorney general NM?

November 8, 2022NomineeRaúl TorrezJeremy GayPartyDemocraticRepublican1 more row

What is the salary of the Texas Attorney General?

Attorney General of TexasTexas Attorney GeneralGeneral informationOffice Type:PartisanOffice website:Official LinkCompensation:$153,75013 more rows

What is the Texas governor salary?

$153,750The Texas Legislature sets the Governor's salary, which remains unchanged at $153,750. The agency's Chief of Staff is selected by the Governor and this position is a classified position subject to the Plan.

How much does the New Mexico attorney general make?

Attorney General of New MexicoNew Mexico Attorney GeneralOffice website:Official LinkCompensation:$95,0002022 FY Budget:$34,619,791Term limits:2 consecutive terms14 more rows

Who is the current attorney general?

Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney generalMerrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the 86th United States attorney general beginning in 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

How many lawyers are there in New Mexico?

Total number of licensed attorneys in the U.S.StateCountNew Mexico5612New York185076North Carolina24253North Dakota169647 more rows

What is a Texas attorney general?

Ken Paxton (Republican Party)Texas / Attorney generalWarren Kenneth Paxton Jr. is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the Attorney General of Texas since January 2015. Paxton has described himself as a Tea Party conservative. Paxton was re-elected to a second term as Attorney General in 2018. Wikipedia

Who is the Democratic candidate for Texas attorney general?

November 8, 2022NomineeKen PaxtonRochelle GarzaPartyRepublicanDemocratic1 more row

Does Texas AG have to be a lawyer?

The state constitution doesn't require the attorney general to be a licensed lawyer, but Merritt's opponent has criticized his legal record. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.

Does the Texas governor appoint the secretary of state?

The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

What is the role of an attorney general?

The attorney general is responsible for enforcing state law and advising the state government on legal matters. In many states, attorneys general play a large role in the law enforcement process. Seventeen states impose some form of term limits on attorneys general.

What is a triplex in state government?

A state government triplex describes when one political party holds the following three positions in a state's government: governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.

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Partisan Balance

  • The chart below is a breakdown of the political parties pertaining to the state executive office of attorney general. For other state executive offices, click here.
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List of Attorney General Elections

  • There are 16 Democratic-held attorney general offices and 14 Republican-held attorney general offices on the ballot in 2022. The table below shows which states are holding attorney general elections in 2022.
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Historical Control

  • In 1977, the Democratic Party held a total of 27 elected attorney general offices to the Republican Party's 16. The Democratic lead in attorney general offices would be maintained through the 1990s, as opposed to the other three top executive offices, which became majority-Republican following the 1994 midterm elections. In the 2010 midterm electio...
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Important Dates and Deadlines

  • The table below lists important dates throughout the 2022 election cycle, including filing deadlines and primary dates. The table below lists changes made to election dates and deadlines in the 2022 election cycle. Items are listed in reverse chronological order by date of change, with the most recent change appearing first.
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Primary Elections

  • Ballotpedia is highlighting news and conflicts in battleground primary elections for attorney general and other offices in The Heart of the Primariesnewsletter. Click the image to subscribe to the newsletter. You can also find stories specific to attorney general primary elections on the following pages: 1. Republican Party Attorney General primaries, 2022 2. Democratic Party Attor…
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