Supporting the election of Democrats to the office of Attorney's General
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2010 Fall Policy Conference September 13-14, 2010 The Driskill Hotel 604 Brazos Street The DAGA room block and Driskill Hotel are sold out. Please contact us at 303.831.0100 for more information.
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2010 DAGA Holiday Party December 8, 2010 Washington, DC
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With more than 30 races up for grabs, including some of the biggest states (NY, CA, FL and MI), 2010 map is full of diverse and expensive contests. A number of incumbent attorneys are seeking others offices, while many will seek reelection. DAGA is preparing for this important cycle with fundraising, recruitment, and communications strategies designed to highlight the records of incumbents – as well as identify brand new candidates who will comprise the next dynamic class of Democratic attorneys general.
* Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Wyoming are appointed by the Governor. Tennessee is appointed by the Supreme Court. Maine is elected by the state legislature.
Alabama
Republican incumbent Troy King lost his bid for reelection when he was eliminated in the Republican primary. A runoff between 2 Democratic candidates is scheduled for July 13, 2010.
Alaska
The AG in Alaska is appointed. Current Governor, Sean Parnell is a Republican and is up for election in 2010.
Arizona
Democratic incumbent Terry Goddard is term limited.
Arkansas
Democratic incumbent Dustin McDaniel is seeking reelection.
California
Democratic incumbent Jerry Brown, is running for Governor. Democratic candidate for Attorney General San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris won the crowded June 9th primary.
Colorado
Republican incumbent John Suthers is seeking reelection. Democratic candidate Boulder District Attorney Stan Garnett is challenging him.
Connecticut
Democratic incumbent Richard Blumenthal is running for Senate. Democratic candidate George Jepsen is seeking the seat.
Delaware
Democratic incumbent Beau Biden is seeking reelection.
Florida
Republican incumbent Bill McCollum is running for Governor. Two Democrats are seeking the party's nomination in the August 24th primary.
Georgia
Democratic incumbent Thurbert Baker is running for Governor. Two Democrats are seeking the party's nomination in the July 20th primary.
Hawaii
The AG in Hawaii is appointed. The current Governor, Republican Linda Lingle is term limited.
Idaho
Republican incumbent Lawrence Wasden is seeking reelection.
Illinois
Democratic incumbent Lisa Madigan is seeking reelection.
Iowa
Democratic incumbent Tom Miller is seeking reelection.
Kansas
Democratic incumbent Steve Six is seeking election. He was appointed by then Governor Kathleen Sibelius in early 2008.
Kentucky
Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway is running for U.S. Senate. Vacancies are filled by gubernatorial appointment.
Maine
The AG in Maine is elected by the Legislature every two years. Democratic incumbent, Janet Mills will likely seek the seat again.
Maryland
Democratic incumbent Douglas F. Gansler is seeking reelection.
Massachusetts
Democratic incumbent Martha Coakley is seeking reelection.
Michigan
Republican incumbent Mike Cox is term limited.
Minnesota
Democratic incumbent Lori Swanson is seeking reelection.
Nebraska
Republican incumbent Jon Bruning is seeking reelection.
Nevada
Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto is seeking reelection.
New Mexico
Democratic incumbent Gary King is seeking reelection.
New York
Democratic Andrew Cuomo will likely run for Governor.
North Dakota
Republican incumbent Wayne Stenehjem is seeking reelection.
Ohio
Democratic incumbent Richard Cordray is seeking reelection.
Oklahoma
Democratic incumbent Drew Edmondson is running for Governor.
Pennsylvania
Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett is running for Governor. If elected Corbett would appoint his own successor.
Rhode Island
Democratic incumbent Patrick Lynch is term limited. The Democratic candidate will be determined in the September 14th primary.
South Carolina
Republican incumbent Henry McMaster is running for Governor. Democratic attorney Matthew Richardson is running for the seat.
South Dakota
Republican incumbent Marty Jackley is seeking election. He was appointed in September 2009 to replace Larry Long.
Tennessee
The AG in Tennessee is appointed by the Supreme Court.
Texas
Republican incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking reelection. Barbara Anne Radnofsky is the Democratic challenger
Vermont
Democratic Incumbent Bill Sorrell is seeking reelection.
Wisconsin
Republican incumbent J. B. Van Hollen is seeking reelection. Former head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Scott Hassett is challenging him.
Wyoming
The AG in Wyoming is appointed by the Governor. Incumbent Democratic Governor Dave Freudenthal is term limited, but is considering challenging the state’s term limit laws.