2022 New York Attorney General election
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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.
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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, 2021, James had no primary challengers.[1]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Democratic candidates[a]
Incumbent
Letitia James
from
Brooklyn
Potential[]
- Eric Gonzalez, Brooklyn District Attorney (2018–present)[5]
- Melinda Katz, Queens County District Attorney (2020–present); Queens Borough President (2014–2020); New York City Councilmember from the 29th district (2002–2009); former state assemblymember from the 28th District (1994–1999)[5]
- Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York (2011–2021); Attorney General of New York (2007–2010)[6]
Withdrew[]
- Dan Goldman, former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (2007–2017) and former general counsel for the U.S. House Intelligence Committee (2019–2020)[7] (endorsed James)[8]
- Shelley Mayer, state senator from the 37th district (2018–present)[9] (running for re-election, endorsed James)[10][11]
- Zephyr Teachout, Fordham University law professor, candidate for governor in 2014, nominee for NY-19 in 2016, and candidate for attorney general in 2018[12] (endorsed James)[13]
- Clyde Vanel, state assemblyman for the 33rd District of New York (2017–present)[14][15] (running for re-election, endorsed James)[16]
- Maria Vullo, former Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services[17][18] (endorsed James)[19]
Declined[]
- Michael Gianaris, state senator from the 12th district (2011–present); Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate (2019–present); state assemblymember from the 36th district (2001–2010)[5] (running for re-election, endorsed James)[20]
- Laura Gillen, former town supervisor of Hempstead (2018–2019)[1]
- Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. representative for NY-18 (2015–present); candidate for attorney general in 2018 (running for re-election, endorsed James)[21][1][22][23]
- Kathleen Rice, U.S. representative for NY-04 (2015–present) (endorsed James)[22][21]
- Thomas Suozzi, U.S. representative for NY-3 (2017–present) (running for governor)[1][24]
Endorsements[]
Daniel Goldman (withdrew)
Letitia James
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Dan Goldman, assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (2007–2017) and general counsel for the U.S. House Intelligence Committee (2019–2020)[8]
- U.S. Senators
- Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader (2021–present) and U.S. Senator from New York (1999–present)[26]
- U.S. Representatives[22]
- Jamaal Bowman, U.S. Representative for NY-16 (2021–present)
- Yvette Clarke, U.S. Representative for NY-09 (2013–present)
- Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Representative for NY-13 (2017–present)
- Brian Higgins, U.S. Representative for NY-26 (2013–present)
- Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Representative for NY-08 (2013–present)
- Mondaire Jones, U.S. Representative for NY-17 (2021–present)
- Carolyn Maloney, U.S. Representative for NY-12 (2013–present)
- Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. Representative for NY-18 (2013–present)
- Gregory Meeks, U.S. Representative for NY-05 (2013–present)
- Grace Meng, U.S. Representative for NY-06 (2013–present)
- Joseph Morelle, U.S. Representative for NY-25 (2018–present)
- Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative for NY-10 (2013–present)
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Representative for NY-14 (2019–present)
- Kathleen Rice, U.S. Representative for NY-04 (2015–present)
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. Representative for NY-15 (2021–present)
- Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Representative for NY-07 (2013–present)
- State officials
- Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York (2021–present), Lieutenant Governor of New York (2015–2021), U.S. Representative for NY-26 (2011–2013)[27]
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, state assemblymember from the 47th district (2015–present)[11]
- Michael Gianaris, state senator from the 12th district (2011–present), Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate (2019–present), and state assemblymember from the 36th district (2001–2010)[20]
- Shelley Mayer, state senator from the 37th district (2018–present)[11]
- Clyde Vanel, state assemblymember from the 33rd district (2017–present)[16]
- Local officials
- Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City (2022–present) and Brooklyn Borough President (2014–2022)[28]
- Individuals
- Zephyr Teachout, Fordham University law professor, candidate for governor in 2014, nominee for NY-19 in 2016, and candidate for attorney general in 2018[13]
- Maria Vullo, former Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services[19]
- Organizations
- Hotel Trades Council, New York hotel workers union.[29]
Zephyr Teachout (withdrew)
- State officials
- Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota (2019–present); U.S. Representative for MN-05 (2007–2019)[30]
- Emily Gallagher, state assemblymember from the 50th district (2021–present)[12]
- Anna Kelles, state assemblymember from the 125th district (2021–present)[31]
- Ron Kim, state assemblymember from the 40th district (2013–present)[12]
- Phillip Steck, state assemblymember from the 110th district (2013–present)[32]
- Local officials
- Mark J. Green, New York City Public Advocate (1994–2001)[33]
- Svante Myrick, Mayor of Ithaca (2012–2022)[31]
- Individuals
- Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School professor; candidate for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States in 2016[30]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Andrew Cuomo |
Michael Gianaris |
Daniel Goldman |
Eric Gonzalez |
Letitia James |
Melinda Katz |
Sean Patrick Maloney |
Shelley Mayer |
Kathleen Rice |
Zephyr Teachout |
Clyde Vanel |
Maria Vullo |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | March 9–10, 2022 | 504 (LV) | ± 4.3% | – | – | – | – | 47% | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 25% | 28% |
| 33% | – | – | – | 45% | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 13% | 9% | ||||
| Data for Progress (D)[c] | November 16–17, 2021 | 528 (LV) | ± 4.0% | – | 2% | 5% | 7% | – | 7% | 8% | 2% | 7% | 15% | 1% | 1% | – | 48% |
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Official designee[]
Potential[]
- Joseph Holland, former Commissioner of the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal and candidate for attorney general in 1994 and 2018[36][37]
Withdrew[]
Endorsements[]
Michael Henry
- Federal Officials
- Elise Stefanik, United States Representative in Congress (2014 to present)[39]
Conservative primary[]
Candidates[]
Official designee[]
- Michael Henry[40]
Libertarian primary[]
Candidates[]
Official designee[]
- Sean Hayes[41]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[42] | Safe D | January 12, 2022 |
Polling[]
Hypothetical polling
- Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican vs. Andrew Cuomo
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Generic Democrat |
Generic Republican |
Andrew Cuomo (I) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | March 9–10, 2022 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 36% | 34% | 13% | 17% |
Notes[]
- ^ The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ This poll was sponsored by Neal Kwatra on behalf of an unnamed donor
References[]
- ^ a b c d Williams, Zach; Dorn, Sara (December 14, 2021). "The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general". City & State NY.
- ^ Jarrett, Kim. "Republican attorney announces bid to challenge James for New York attorney general position". Olean Times Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ Lee, Michael (2021-10-27). "NY AG Letitia James to announce run for governor: report". Fox News. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ Glueck, Katie (December 9, 2021). "Letitia James Drops Out of N.Y. Governor's Race". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c Velasquez, Josefa (21 October 2021). "Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Eyeing Run for State Attorney General, Sources Say". TheCity.nyc. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ {{Cite web|date=13 November 2021|title=Cuomo considering run for New York attorney general: Report|url=https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/02/07/politics/andrew-cuomo-political-future/index.html
- ^ Gartland, Michael. "Dan Goldman, lead counsel in Trump impeachment, to run for New York attorney general". nydailynews.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ a b Crockett, Corey (2021-12-10). "Impeachment attorney Goldman exits AG race after incumbent James announces run". PIX 11. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "State Sen. Shelley Mayer formally announces run for NY attorney general". bronx.news12.com. November 3, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ^ "State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run". White Plains Daily Voice. December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c Offenhartz, Jake; Campbell, Jon (December 9, 2021). "New York Attorney General Letitia James Drops Out of Governor's Race". Gothamist.com.
- ^ a b c "Zephyr Teachout Announces Run for New York Attorney General". NBC New York. November 15, 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Zephyr Teachout Drops Bid for New York Attorney General". NBCNewYork.com. December 12, 2021.
- ^ "CBS6 Exclusive: Asm. Clyde Vanel announces run for Attorney General". WRGB. 2021-12-05. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Clyde Vanel". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b "Vanel Suspends NY AG Campaign Announcement". YouTube. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Vullo creates Attorney General campaign committee". TimesUnion.com. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ Levulis, Jim (December 3, 2021). "Maria Vullo, former head of NY's Dept. Of Financial Services, launches AG bid". WAMC.org.
- ^ a b "Vanel, Vullo drop out of NY Attorney General race following James' announcement". WRGB.com. December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Bragg, Chris (May 17, 2018). "Gianaris drops out of Attorney General race, back James". Capitol Confidential.
- ^ a b Alomran, Isa; O'Donnell, Ryan (22 November 2021). "Hochul Leads Primary Field for NY Gov, James Most Viable Challenger". Politico. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Reisman, Nick (16 February 2022). "16 New York House Democrats endorse state AG James for re-election". Spectrum News.
- ^ "Sean Patrick Maloney FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ Glueck, Katie; Fandos, Nicholas (November 29, 2021). "Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York". The New York Times.
- ^ "Dan Goldman, lead counsel in Trump impeachment, to run for New York attorney general". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Reisman, Nick (15 February 2022). "Sen. Schumer and AG James endorse each other". Spectrum News.
- ^ "Hochul on Tish dropping out of the race for governor: "I respect her tremendously, always have, that's never been not the case .. I look forward to having her on the ticket when we go into the election in November," Hochul says. "I support her reelection, yes."".
- ^ Doherty, Kathy (13 February 2022). "NYC's Adams Endorses James For Re-Election as Attorney General". Bloomberg News.
- ^ Shahrigian, Shant (7 February 2022). "Hotel workers union backs Attorney General Letitia James for reelection". New York Daily News. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b Bergin, Brigid (15 November 2021). "Teachout Launches State AG Bid Centering Women's Health And Progressive Support". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b Butler, Matt (November 15, 2021). "Myrick, Kelles endorse Zephyr Teachout for New York State Attorney General". IthacaVoice.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ^ Solomon, Joshua (November 15, 2021). "Teachout builds Capital Region, Hudson Valley support as she rolls out AG bid". Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Reisman, Nick (December 8, 2021). "Teachout's bid for AG gets endorsements from prominent activists". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b Fink, Zack (March 1, 2022). "Republican Party nominates state attorney general, comptroller". NY1.com.
- ^ a b McCarthy, Robert (February 28, 2022). "In a surprise move, Michael Henry claims AG slot for state GOP". Buffalo News.
- ^ Bragg, Chris (October 18, 2021). "Former Pataki commissioner eyes AG run". Times Union. Colonie, NY. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Zach (February 14, 2022). "Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary". City & State NY.
- ^ Bishop, Liz (December 8, 2021). "John Sarcone announces candidacy for AG, plans to restore confidence in public safety". WRGB.
- ^ https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2022/03/10/stefanik-endorses-henry-for-ag--pinion-for-senate
- ^ Reisman, Nick (February 27, 2022). "New York Conservative Party designates candidate slate". spectrumlocalnews.com.
- ^ "New York Attorney General Candidate Sean Hayes Says 'Trudeau Must Go'". einnews.com. February 24, 2022.
- ^ "The Battles for Attorney General". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
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