who won the democratic primary for attorney general in new york

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Who won the Attorney General of New York primary 2018?

Letitia James defeated Zephyr Teachout, Sean Maloney, and Leecia Eve in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of New York on September 13, 2018. There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

What happened to the other Democratic candidates for Attorney General?

After incumbent Attorney General Letitia James announced her candidacy for governor of New York, several other Democrats launched campaigns for attorney general. When James suspended her campaign for governor and announced that she would seek re-election instead, those candidates ended their campaigns for attorney general and endorsed James.

Who is the Attorney General of New York?

Letitia James defeated Keith Wofford, Michael Sussman, Christopher B. Garvey, and Nancy Sliwa in the general election for Attorney General of New York on November 6, 2018. There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Who is running for Attorney General of New York in 2022?

Michael Henry, Joseph Holland, and John Sarcone III are running in the Republican primary for Attorney General of New York on June 28, 2022. There are no incumbents in this race. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data?

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By state

Note: Prior to filing deadlines, the following lists of potential and declared candidates are unofficial. They will be updated after each candidate filing deadline has passed and the official list of candidates becomes available.

Election dates

The following table details 2022 attorney general filing deadlines and primary dates in each state. The signature filing deadline is the date by which candidates must file nominating signatures with election officials in order to have their name placed on the ballot.

Who is the Democratic candidate for District Attorney in 2021?

Published June 22, 2021 Updated July 2, 2021. Alvin Bragg was leading in the Democratic primary for Manhattan district attorney on Wednesday, maintaining a steady margin of about four percentage points over Tali Farhadian Weinstein in a race likely to determine who heads the most prominent local prosecutor’s office in the country.

Who is the lead attorney in Manhattan?

Bragg Holds Lead in Manhattan District Attorney Primary. Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor, maintained a four-point lead over Tali Farhadian Weinstein. If elected, he would the first Black person to hold the office.

What would Bragg do if elected?

If elected, he would be the first Black person to hold the office. “We are going to demand and deliver on both safety and fairness,” Mr. Bragg said in a speech at his election party in Harlem in which he acknowledged that there were votes still to be counted but declared victory and spoke as if he had already won.

Who is Farhadian Weinstein?

Farhadian Weinstein graduated from Yale Law School, clerked on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the Supreme Court, served as counsel to the former United States attorney general, Eric H. Holder Jr., and after a stint as a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn was on the leadership team in the Brooklyn district attorney’s office.

Who was the first woman to run for president?

Ms. Farhadian Weinstein, who would be the first woman to hold the office, ran a more moderate campaign than most of the field, declining to join some other candidates in saying that she would not prosecute certain categories of crime under any circumstances.

Did Alexandria Ocasio Cortez endorse?

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who did not endorse a candidate, discouraged voters on Tuesday from backing Ms. Farhadian Weinstein.

Who won the Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller?

Lander wins Democratic primary for New York City comptroller. Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller. The primary took place on June 22, and the race was called after the New York City Board of Elections released ranked-choice voting tabulations on Tuesday, July 6.

How many votes did Corey Johnson get in the 2016 presidential election?

As of Wednesday morning, Lander had 51.9% of the vote after 10 rounds of tabulation, followed by Corey Johnson at 48.1%, with 24,683 votes separating them. Johnson conceded the race Tuesday night.

Who won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City?

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance between fighting crime and ending racial injustice in policing.

Who is the second black mayor of New York?

A former police captain, Adams would be the city’s second Black mayor if elected. He triumphed over a large field in New York’s first major race to use ranked choice voting.

What did Adams complain about?

Speaking at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event last year, Adams complained about gentrifiers moving to the city from elsewhere.

Who is Eric Adams?

Eric Adams, Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, greets supporters while campaigning the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, June 15, 2021.

Did the mistake have an impact on the final outcome of the race?

The mistake had no impact on the final outcome of the race.

Is Bill de Blasio a Democrat?

Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, was barred by the city charter from seeking a third term.

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Candidates and Election Results

  • The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Letitia Jamesadvanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of New York.
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Past Elections

  • 2018
    1. 1.1. See also: New York Attorney General election, 2018
  • 2014
    1. 1.1. See also: New York Attorney General election, 2014
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Election Analysis

  • Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. 1. Presidential elections- Information about presidential elections in the state. 2. Statewide elections- Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state. 3. State partisanship- The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state go…
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Election Dates

  • The following table details 2022 attorney general filing deadlines and primary dates in each state. The signature filing deadline is the date by which candidates must file nominating signatures with election officials in order to have their name placed on the ballot.
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by State

  • Note: Prior to filing deadlines, the following lists of potential and declared candidates are unofficial. They will be updated after each candidate filing deadline has passed and the official list of candidates becomes available. Please contact usif you notice a candidate who declared for election missing from the list or a candidate who withdrew still listed.
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Seats Up For Election

  • 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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News and Conflicts in The 2022 Democratic Attorney General Primaries

  • The following are reprinted from Ballotpedia's The Heart of the Primariesnewsletter, which captures stories related to conflicts within each major party.
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Overview

The 2022 New York Attorney General election is scheduled for November 8, 2022. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Letitia James is eligible for re-election. James originally decided to run for Governor of New York in 2022; on December 9, 2021, however, James suspended her gubernatorial campaign and announced that she would seek re-election as attorney general. Michael Henry…

Democratic primary

After incumbent attorney general Letitia James announced her candidacy for governor of New York, several other Democrats launched campaigns for attorney general. When James suspended her campaign for governor and announced that she would seek re-election instead, those candidates ended their campaigns for attorney general and endorsed James. As of December 14…

Republican primary

Two candidates, John Sarcone and Michael Henry, competed for the Republican nomination. In a surprise move, Sarcone declined to be nominated at the state Republican convention, leading to Michael Henry earning the endorsement unanimously.
• Michael Henry, attorney

Conservative primary

• Michael Henry

Libertarian primary

• Sean Hayes, attorney

External links

Official campaign websites
• Sean Hayes (L) for Attorney General
• Michael Henry (R) for Attorney General
• Letitia James (D) for Attorney General