2022 California Attorney General election
The 2022 California Attorney General election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of California. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta was appointed to the office on April 23, 2021, following the resignation of Xavier Becerra to become the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.[1][2] He has announced his intention to run for election to a full term.[3]
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Candidates
A primary election is scheduled for June 7, 2022.[4] Under California law, all candidates appear on the same ballot under a nonpartisan blanket primary, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election.
Potential
- Ellen Corbett, former state senator from the 10th district (2006–2014)[5]
- Lou Correa, U.S. Representative for California's 46th congressional district (2017–present)[5]
- Jeffrey F. Rosen, Santa Clara County district attorney (2011–present)[6]
Declined
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district (2001–present) (running for re-election)[5]
Declared
- Steven Bailey, retired judge and candidate for Attorney General in 2018[5][7]
- Eric Early, attorney and candidate for Attorney General in 2018[5]
- Nathan Hochman, former U.S. Assistant Attorney General (2008–2009)[8]
Declared
- Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County district attorney (2014–present)[9]
References
- Stolberg, Sheryl Gay (December 6, 2020). "Biden Picks Xavier Becerra to Lead Health and Human Services". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 6, 2020.
- "Governor Newsom Swears in Rob Bonta as Attorney General of California". gov.ca.gov. April 23, 2021.
- White, Jeremy (May 5, 2021). "Newsom's AG pick will test California's mood on criminal justice". Politico.
- "Statewide Direct Primary Election - June 7, 2022 :: California Secretary of State". Office of the Secretary of State. The State of California. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- McGreevy, Patrick (March 27, 2021). "California attorney general-designee Rob Bonta is already gearing up for the 2022 election". Los Angeles Times.
- Ogul, Michael (March 19, 2021). "Jeff Rosen Sought the Death Penalty For An Innocent Man. He Shouldn't Be California's Next AG". The Appeal.
- McGreevy, Patrick (August 3, 2021). "California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta leads challengers in campaign cash, buoyed by reformers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- Walters, Dan (May 4, 2021). "A California showdown over crime and punishment looms". The Modesto Bee.
- Bretón, Marcos (April 26, 2021). "Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert announces she's running for state attorney general". The Sacramento Bee.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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