About
Based in Brooklyn · Age 66
Letitia James (Democratic Party) is the incumbent Attorney General of New York, first elected in 2018 and running for re-election in 2026. She is New York's first Black attorney general and the first woman elected to the post. Her office has focused on lowering costs for working families, holding bad actors accountable, and protecting New Yorkers' rights and safety.
Attorney General of New York since 2019
Public Advocate for the City of New York
New York City Council member for the 35th District in Brooklyn (10 years)
Head of the Brooklyn Regional Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Office
Where they stand
Health Care
James has secured billions from individuals and corporations that harmed New Yorkers' health care access, including over $3 billion from opioid manufacturers for the opioid epidemic and more than $70 million from neglectful nursing homes.
Public Safety
Letitia James is working to reduce gun violence through gun buyback events and enforcement, removing over 9,600 guns from New York streets. Her office has also seized drugs and guns from organized crime rings and pursued justice for hate-based violence, including the 2022 Buffalo Tops Supermarket shooting.
Consumer Protection
James championed the FAIR Business Practices Act to crack down on predatory lenders, abusive debt collectors, and dishonest mortgage providers. She has also strengthened homeowner protections against deed theft and taken on large companies to protect consumer data and privacy.
Their priorities
Issues Letitia is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Protecting Children and Seniors
James has led efforts to protect children's mental health online and to shield seniors from scams. She has also investigated nursing homes for patient neglect and endangerment before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Election Security
James is leading efforts to protect the 2026 elections from federal attempts to federalize voting. She has urged Congress to reject the SAVE Act and opposed the President's executive order that would have seized state election administration roles.
Housing
James has a track record of protecting housing rights, suing landlords who violate renters' rights and those using vouchers for affordable housing. She has won millions for wronged tenants across New York.
Immigration
James has fought to protect immigrants from the Trump administration's immigration activities, including establishing a Legal Observation Project to monitor federal immigration activity and filing lawsuits to defend birthright citizenship.
Jobs and Affordability
James fights for fair wages, good-paying jobs, and organized labor. She works to keep costs down for New Yorkers, including challenging online platforms that raise prices, and has won millions in settlements for workers denied wages and benefits.
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