2022 California Attorney General election
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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]
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.
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
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]
Republican Party[]
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]
Endorsements
Nathan Hochman
- U.S. Representatives
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative for California's 50th congressional district (2021-)[9]
- Michelle Steel, U.S. Representative for California's 48th congressional district (2021-)[10]
- State Assemblymen
- Phillip Chen, assemblyman for the 55th district[11]
No party preference[]
Declared[]
- Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County district attorney (2014–present)[12]
General election[]
Predictions[]
Source | Ranking | As of |
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Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] | Battleground | January 12, 2022 |
See also[]
- 2022 United States attorney general elections
- 2022 California elections
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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ "Congressman Darrell Issa endorses Nathan Hochman for Attorney General". www.oc-breeze.com. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Congresswoman Michelle Steel endorses Nathan Hochman for Attorney General". www.oc-breeze.com. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Assemblyman Phillip Chen endorses Nathan Hochman for Attorney General". www.oc-breeze.com. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Bretón, Marcos (April 26, 2021). "Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert announces she's running for state attorney general". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ "The Battles for Attorney General". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
Categories:
- 2022 California elections
- California Attorney General elections
- 2022 United States Attorney General elections