attorney general
noun
plural attorneys general or attorney generals
: the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in litigation and serves as its principal legal adviser
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Becerra previously served as California attorney general before he was appointed to the health secretary position by former President Joe Biden.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The party won the races for governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, decisively fending off Republican hopes of building on the swing toward a red Virginia that occurred during the 2024 presidential election.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
The Milwaukee Police Association, which traditionally backs Republican candidates, also endorsed Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney on Wednesday, who is running as the Republican candidate for attorney general against Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Beshear name is already a legacy Andy Beshear was a corporate lawyer when he was elected Kentucky attorney general in 2015, the same year his dad, Steve Beshear, finished his second term as a popular Democrat governor.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The party won the races for governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, decisively fending off Republican hopes of building on the swing toward a red Virginia that occurred during the 2024 presidential election.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
The Milwaukee Police Association, which traditionally backs Republican candidates, also endorsed Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney on Wednesday, who is running as the Republican candidate for attorney general against Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Beshear name is already a legacy Andy Beshear was a corporate lawyer when he was elected Kentucky attorney general in 2015, the same year his dad, Steve Beshear, finished his second term as a popular Democrat governor.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
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