California Attorney General

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's top lawyer and law-enforcement official. Represents the state in court, defends state laws, issues legal opinions, enforces consumer-protection laws, and can lead investigations and multi-state lawsuits.

Candidates

Rob BontaIncumbent

Democrat
Strongly left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Michael E. Gates

Republican
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