Attorney General — State of California
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About this office
Top law enforcement officer: Makes sure laws are enforced the same way across the state. Manages the state Department of Justice. Oversees sheriffs and district attorneys.
For this office, only the two candidates who get the most votes in the primary election advance to the general election. The two candidates may be from the same political party.
News and links
News
2018 Election: Your guide to the candidates for California attorney general — May 29, 2018 KPCC
California attorney general race: interview with incumbent Xavier Becerra — May 21, 2018 KPCC
California attorney general race: Interview with candidate Steven Bailey — May 16, 2018 KPCC
California attorney general race: interview with candidate Dave Jones — May 10, 2018 KPCC
Hard-fought attorney general’s race highlights down-ballot California contests — May 10, 2018 San Francisco Chronicle
California attorney general race: interview with candidate Eric Early — May 9, 2018 KPCC
Learn more about this contest
More Nonpartisan Resources
California Attorney General election, 2018 — Ballotpedia
A general overview of the race for CA Attorney General
Events
Videos
Debate
— May 3, 2018 The Sacramento Press Club
The Sacramento Press Club presents a debate between candidates who will appear on the June statewide primary ballot. UC Davis spokeswoman and journalist Pamela Wu will moderate the debate, with a panel of journalists asking questions of the candidates. Held on March 21, 2018.
Candidates
You can vote for 1 of these 4 candidates.
Xavier Becerra
Democratic
Top 3 Priorities
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Top 3 Priorities
- Restore the rule of law and enforce the law fairly...
- Reverse past soft-on-crime policies that have led...
- Stop the continued dismantlement of California's criminal...
Top 3 Priorities
- Dave Jones will resist the Trump administration and...
- Dave Jones will fight for criminal justice reform,...
- Dave Jones will protect consumers as Attorney General...
Top 3 Priorities
- Public Safety: Protect our kids in school, stop the...
- Fairness and Justice for All: Protect California's...
- Severe Mental Illness, Homelessness and Drug Abuse:...