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in the race for state attorney general, and is backing Republican Harry Wilson for state comptroller over Democratic incumbent Tom

The mayor has already endorsed Republican Dan Donovan over Democrat Eric Schneiderman in the race for state attorney general, and is backing Republican Harry Wilson for state comptroller over Democratic incumbent Tom DiNapoli.

MANHATTAN — Eric Schneiderman's campaign in the race for state attorney general got some star power Wednesday in the form of an endorsement from the actor - comedian Alec Baldwin.

Looking at statewide races two years ago, Republican Dan Donovan out - polled Eric Schneiderman in the race for State Attorney General 62 to 38 percent.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a week of mud - slinging about what the other candidate has or has not done, or where either one stands, Republican Dan Donovan and Democrat Eric Schneiderman are virtually tied in the race for state attorney general, according to a new poll.

District Attorney Daniel Donovan and state Sen. Eric Schneiderman are tied in the race for state attorney general, a new poll finds.

In the race for state attorney general, which was slightly more suspenseful, the Democratic incumbent, Eric T. Schneiderman, fended off a challenge from John P. Cahill, a Republican who was a top aide to former Gov. George E. Pataki.

Not exact matches

ConTon's Nick Reisman found this ad for the 2006 state attorney general campaign in which a youthful Andrew Cuomo touts the fact that he had landed the endorsement of the man whose shoes he was then seeking to fill: Gubernatorial race golden boy Spitzer.

A lawyer with the state attorney general's office said in court papers that neither top officials at the state Office of General Services nor a former adviser to Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race general's office said in court papers that neither top officials at the state Office of General Services nor a former adviser to Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race General Services nor a former adviser to Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race Course.

In the hotly contested Democratic race for Connecticut attorney general, the top Democrat in the state Senate is bypassing a member of his own caucus and endorsing former federal prosecutor Chris MatteIn the hotly contested Democratic race for Connecticut attorney general, the top Democrat in the state Senate is bypassing a member of his own caucus and endorsing former federal prosecutor Chris Mattein the state Senate is bypassing a member of his own caucus and endorsing former federal prosecutor Chris Mattei.

Meanwhile, State Sen. Eric Scheiderman and Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan, who are locked in a dead heat in the race for attorney general, also spent the day racing from one campaign stop to Attorney Dan Donovan, who are locked in a dead heat in the race for attorney general, also spent the day racing from one campaign stop to attorney general, also spent the day racing from one campaign stop to another.

The issue is also center stage in the attorney general race and — as Kelli Conlin guest is here to explain — it could play a pivotal role in the fight for control of the state Senate.

Wethersfield state Sen. Paul Doyle has officially entered the race for attorney general, shaking up races in Middletown, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield for Democrats as other officials pursue Senate and House seats.

A raft of compromises had been floated in recent days at the Capitol for public financing, including allowing the state attorney general's race to be included, as well as a phased - in approach for the system.

Four years ago, the state Business Council broke with tradition and made an endorsement in the governor's race for the first time in its 30 - year history, backing then - state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic frontrunner, over his Republican challenger, Carl Paladino.

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She unsuccessfully ran for state attorney general in 2006 after dropping out of a U.S. Senate race against Hillary Clinton.

First, Lazio, a Wall Street lobbyist and former Long Island congressman who lost a Senate race to Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2000, will have to tell the state Board of Elections how much money he's raised since Jan. 15, when he reported having a mere $ 637,000 in the bank (compared to $ 16.1 million for Attorney General Cuomo).

Headlining the initiative is the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, a venture led by former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and backed by President Barack Obama that — in addition to gearing up for legal battles and gubernatorial contests — will also focus prominently on state legislative races.

Andy Beshear, the governor's son, is fighting for a win in the state's tight race for attorney general against Republican state Sen. Whitney Westerfield.

As the newest voice in this race for Attorney General, I've used my time and resources to talk directly with voters about my plans to clean up corruption rampant throughout state government, protect Main Street by policing Wall Street and keeping our communities safe.»

«Frustrated political operatives on the Donovan Campaign for New York State Attorney General today released an online ad chastising its candidate for having too much integrity and independence to win a statewide race in New York State.»

* In Washington's 3rd district race for the seat of retiring Rep. Brian Baird (D), state Rep. Jaime Herrera (R) is the choice of the GOP establishment, but former Bush administration official David Castillo (R), who's been backed by popular Attorney General Rob McKenna (R), and activist David Hedrick (R) are also in the runninIn Washington's 3rd district race for the seat of retiring Rep. Brian Baird (D), state Rep. Jaime Herrera (R) is the choice of the GOP establishment, but former Bush administration official David Castillo (R), who's been backed by popular Attorney General Rob McKenna (R), and activist David Hedrick (R) are also in the runninin the running.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and Ulster County Executive Mike Hein have weighed in on the race for New York State Attorney General.

John Flanagan: Flanagan, among the few Republicans said to be considering entering the race for attorney general, represents parts of Suffolk County in the State Senate.

The day after state Sen. Eric Schneiderman challenged his Republican opponent for the race for state attorney general to debate him on the need to oversee Wall Street, District Attorney Daniel Donovan today challenged the Democrat to explain his voting record while inattorney general to debate him on the need to oversee Wall Street, District Attorney Daniel Donovan today challenged the Democrat to explain his voting record while inAttorney Daniel Donovan today challenged the Democrat to explain his voting record while in Albany.

Sources say Peters is interested in making a second bid for Brooklyn district attorney in four years, depending on how the race shakes out this year, and is also considering a run for state attorney general if Eric Schneiderman makes a bid for governor.

Schneiderman had played a key role among Democratic state attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration, and the question of who succeeds him will have implications for future mayoral races in the City — and possibly even this year's gubernatorial primary.

The former Republican congressman from Long Island went on to criticize Cuomo — the state's popular attorney general who is considered difficult to beat in the race to replace departing Gov. Paterson — for being self - centered and too ambitious.

Days before the state Democratic Convention, Errol Louis discussed the latest in the race for attorney general with Gloria Pazmino, Ben Max, Zack Fink and Grace Rauh.

While Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney mulls a run for state attorney general, the race to replace him in Congress continues.

Earlier, while introducing members of the Governing Council, the State's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem recalled that the CMC was established in 1999 as a unit under the Directorate of Citizens» Right of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice before it emerged as an entity by law in 2007 to provide speedy free legal services to the needy and residents of the State irrespective of tribe, race and religion.

State executives, such as the governor and attorney general, are not up for reelection until 2014, and municipal races will take place in 2013.

A lawyer with the state attorney general's office said in court papers that neither top officials at the state Office of General Services nor a former adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race general's office said in court papers that neither top officials at the state Office of General Services nor a former adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race General Services nor a former adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be sanctioned for the automatic deletion of emails concerning the ouster of the Wandering Dago food truck from Saratoga Race Course.

But other down - ballot races in the state have been noticeably more contentious, namely the runoff for Attorney General between Leighton Lord and Alan Wilson, the son of Rep. Joe Wilson.

Marisol Alcantara, the handpicked successor of state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who won the primary for Rangel's old seat, won a tight race where she got 693 more votes than Jackson, who was in third place, and 572 more votes than second - place Micah Lasher, chief of staff to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

The race for governor in Florida may focus more heavily on K - 12 education, now that Tampa - area lawyer Bill McBride — the choice of the state teachers» union — has apparently upset former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno in the Sept. 10 Democratic primary.

Two days after this year's votes were counted, Virginia's 1997 race for governor seemed to begin in earnest, when James S. Gilmore III, the state attorney general and the early Republican favorite for the top job, proposed a plan to provide millions of dollars in college scholarships to high school students.

State Sen. Kwame Raoul, an advocate for public education, who triumphed in his primary race for Illinois Attorney General

(a) Whenever the Attorney General receives a complaint in writing signed by an individual to the effect that he is being deprived of or threatened with the loss of his right to the equal protection of the laws, on account of his race, color, religion, or national origin, by being denied equal utilization of any public facility which is owned, operated, or managed by or on behalf of any State or subdivision thereof, other than a public school or public college as defined in section 401 of title IV hereof, and the Attorney General believes the complaint is meritorious and certifies that the signer or signers of such complaint are unable, in his judgment, to initiate and maintain appropriate legal proceedings for relief and that the institution of an action will materially further the orderly progress of desegregation in public facilities, the Attorney General is authorized to institute for or in the name of the United States a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States against such parties and for such relief as may be appropriate, and such court shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section.

(2) signed by an individual, or his parent, to the effect that he has been denied admission to or not permitted to continue in attendance at a public college by reason of race, color, religion, or national origin, and the Attorney General believes the complaint is meritorious and certifies that the signer or signers of such complaint are unable, in his judgment, to initiate and maintain appropriate legal proceedings for relief and that the institution of an action will materially further the orderly achievement of desegregation in public education, the Attorney General is authorized, after giving notice of such complaint to the appropriate school board or college authority and after certifying that he is satisfied that such board or authority has had a reasonable time to adjust the conditions alleged in such complaint, to institute for or in the name of the United States a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States against such parties and for such relief as may be appropriate, and such court shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section, provided that nothing herein shall empower any official or court of the United States to issue any order seeking to achieve a racial balance in any school by requiring the transportation of pupils or students from one school to another or one school district to another in order to achieve such racial balance, or otherwise enlarge the existing power of the court to insure compliance with constitutional standards.

Whenever an action has been commenced in any court of the United States seeking relief from the denial of equal protection of the laws under the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution on account of race, color, religion, or national origin, the Attorney General for or in the name of the United States may intervene in such action upon timely application if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public impoGeneral for or in the name of the United States may intervene in such action upon timely application if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public impoGeneral certifies that the case is of general public impogeneral public importance.

In 1995, when The HSUS requested that the Alaska attorney general investigate the Iditarod and enforce the Alaska animal cruelty statute against race organizers and participants, the attorney general declined to prosecute because the state's law «provides a defense for causing suffering to an animal if the person's conduct «conformed to accepted veterinary practice.»»

Pruitt waged unsuccessful runs for Congress and Lieutenant Governor, but in 2010, he won the race for state Attorney General, quickly establishing a reputation as the federal EPA's most aggressive foe.

The stakes are high in this year's state election, with candidates for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and other races on the ballot.