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State Attorney General in New York
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
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State Attorney General
About this position
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$210,000/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a New York resident for the 5 years next preceding the election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of the lesser of 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the state or 15,000, whichever is less (party candidates); the lesser of 5% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last gubernatorial election, or 15,000 (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the State Board of Elections office.
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