AG Races: High-Stakes Battle for Power

0:00From the streets of Canada to the world, this is Canada News Today. State Attorney General Races are drawing massive attention in cash as they grow into key political battlegrounds. Republican groups raised a record $29 million last year for the 2026 midterms while Democrats pulled in $28 million. Double their usual haul at this point. With 30 seats up for grabs this year, these offices now shape national policy and serve as launch pads for bigger roles. Corporate players like Tech and Tobacco firms are pouring in millions alongside law firms, unions and ideological outfits, all eyeing the influence of these top state lawyers. Swing states such as Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin top the priority lists where both party see pickup chances. Democrats aim for gains in Georgia, Kansas and Ohio while Republicans target Minnesota and New York. These jobs have become favorites for climbing the political ladder.

1:00At least six current attorneys general are running for governor this year and ten sitting governor started as AGs, including three elected in 20. 24. High profile figures from both parties like former California AG Kamala Harris and Florida's Pam Bondi. Highlight the office's rising star power. In Texas, a heated GOP runoff pits Congressman Chip Roy against state Senator May's Middleton, both vowing aggressive legal action on issues like border security. Incombin Ken Paxton faces off in a Senate primary after high profile investigations into abortion and gender care. Meanwhile, Democratic AGs have filed over 80 lawsuits against the Trump administration, winning most and claiming billions in savings for states. Out in Arizona, Democrat Chris Mays touts her suits saving $1.5 billion, but challenger Rodney Glassman calls them partisan stunts and pledges to drop cases against Trump allies. As money flows and stakes climb, these races could tip balances far beyond state lines.