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Attorney General

What this job does

The state's chief lawyer and top law enforcement officer. Heads the Department of Justice, represents the state in court, investigates fraud, and oversees district attorneys and sheriffs. A term is four years. source: sos.ca.gov (Official Voter Information Guide)

Rob Bonta DemocraticCalifornia Attorney General
Michael E. Gates RepublicanDeputy United States Attorney (ballot designation)

Candidates in the order the California Secretary of State, Elections Division lists them . Your ballot may show the candidates in a different order.