Letitia James

Candidate

Letitia James

Running for Attorney General in New York

Letitia James is the 67th Attorney General of New York State, having taken office in 2019. She is the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York and the first woman to be elected Attorney General.

Where they stand

ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 2, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Attorney General James has worked to remove over 9,500 guns from New York streets and to curb the spread of ghost guns.

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  • Consumer Protection

    James supported legislation to prevent personalized price manipulation, known as the One Fair Price Act.

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  • Immigration

    James plans to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions in New York.

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  • Civil Rights

    James is prepared to defend state laws that protect the rights of all New Yorkers, including the Green Light law.

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  • Healthcare

    James has secured over $3 billion from opioid manufacturers and distributors due to their roles in the opioid epidemic.

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  • Housing

    James has obtained over $70 million in settlements from neglectful nursing homes.

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🗳️ When to vote

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Sources

ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 02/03/2023). Verify details with your local election office.

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