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TO: All DAGA Supporters
FROM: The DAGA Team
DATE: October 26, 2010
SUBJECT: ELECTION UPDATE: 1 Week to Go

The General Election is 7 days away, though many states have already begun
early voting. As part of our on-going effort to keep you informed about the
AG races throughout the election season, we offer you this state-by-state
election update. DAGA will continue to bring you the latest election news as
we get it. Please feel free to contact us at 303.831.0100 or
[2]jfuller@democraticags.org with any questions.
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_Alabama_
Former State Ethics Committee Chair James Anderson faces GOP nominee Luther
Strange, a Birmingham attorney and former lobbyist who upset incumbent
Republican Attorney General Troy King in the GOP primary. Anderson has
repeatedly challenged Strange to release his tax returns to the public,
which he is not required to do. Anderson received an “A” from NRA members
for his strong defense of Second Amendment rights.


_Alaska_
Current Attorney General Daniel Sullivan (R) was appointed in June of 2009
by former Governor Sarah Palin. Governor Parnell is polling well ahead of
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ethan Berkowitz in the race to determine
who will appoint Alaska’s next attorney general.

_Arizona_
Former Assistant Attorney General Felicia Rotellini is locked in a tight
race with Superintendant of Public Instruction Thomas Horne (R). Rotellini
has been endorsed by both the _Arizona Republic _and the _Arizona Daily Star_
one week out from the election, both citing her experience with the Attorney
General’s office and her ability to act in a non-partisan manner. With
Arizona’s squarely at the center of the national immigration debate and more
than 15% of voters still undecided, we expect this race to go down the wire
on election night. To support Felicia Rotellini and help her sway those
undecided’s visit her website [3]www.feliciaforarizona.com.
Links:
3. http://www.feliciaforarizona.com


_Arkansas_
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) does not have Republican opposition.


_California_
Fresh off a fundraising visit from President Obama San Francisco District
Attorney Kamala Harris (D) is locked in tight race with Los Angeles County
District Attorney Steve Cooley (R). A _Los Angeles Times_/USC poll shows
Cooley and Harris locked in a tight race. Cooley leads Harris by 5 points,
with a 3 point margin of error, just three weeks out from the election, and
with over 17% of likely voters still undecided.[4][1]DA Harris is focused on
LA County – home to both her opponent and one-fourth of registered Democrats
in the state. To help Kamala keep this vital office in Democratic hands
please visit her site http://www.kamalaharris.org/home.
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_Colorado_
Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garrett (D) is challenging current
incumbent Attorney General John Suthers (R).


_Connecticut_
Former State Senate Majority Leader George Jepsen (D) is aiming to succeed
veteran Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D). Jepsen and attorney Martha
Dean (D) have faced off in two debates - both of which focused on their
respective views on the role of the Attorney General. Jepsen argued that
Dean’s attempts to limit the role of the attorney general are
counterproductive to the interests of Connecticut consumers.


_Delaware_
Attorney General Beau Biden (D) is running unopposed.

_Florida_
Florida State Senator Dan Gelber (D) faces Hillsborough County prosecutor
Pam Bondi (R) in this all important open seat contest. A recent Mason-Dixon
poll gives Bondi a five point lead, with a 4 point margin of error, but
indicates 21% of Florida voters remain undecided.[6]^^[2]Gelber has earned
acclaim statewide with newspaper endorsements including the _Palm Beach Post_
and _Miami Herald_. The two candidates held a televised debate on October
16^th, touching on the major issues of the campaign, immigration, health
care, and education. To show your support for Dan Gelber please visit his
website [7]www.dangelber.com.
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7. http://www.dangelber.com


_Georgia_
This year former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges (D) is facing
Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Sam Olens (R). A recent
_Survey USA_ poll, conducted Oct. 21^st- 24^thof 601 among likely voters, has
Olens at 50% and Hodges slightly over 37% percent.[8][3] An October
24^thdebate centered on the experience required to be Attorney General.
Hodges reiterated throughout the night that he has tried over 150 jury
trials in his legal career, while Olens is yet to ever try a case. To
support Ken Hodges and help bring real experience to the Attorney General’s
office please visit his website [9]www.kenhodges.com.
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9. http://www.kenhodges.com

_Hawaii_
Attorney General Mark Bennett (R) was appointed by outgoing Governor Linda
Lingle (R). Current polls suggest Democrat Neil Abercrombie (D) is well
positioned to pick up the governor’s mansion putting him in place to appoint
a new Democratic attorney general.


_Idaho_
Incumbent Attorney General Lawrence Wasden (R) is running unopposed in 201
for reelection. Wasden first won election to the post in 2002.


_Illinois_
Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) faces a trio of third party candidates
this November as well as a challenge from Republican Stephen Kim. Kim is
currently general counsel to Coils, Inc. - an electric components
manufacturer in Illinois. An early October Suffolk University poll shows
Madigan with a 49 point lead over Kim with only 18% of voters still
undecided.[10][4]
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_Iowa_
Veteran Attorney General Tom Miller (D) faces a well funded challenge from
Brenna Findley (R) - seven-year chief of staff to Congressman Steve King (R)
in Washington, DC. During the October 20^thdebate both candidates discussed
the health care legislation. Findley railed against the legislation as
“unconstitutional” and promised to join the multi-state lawsuit to overturn
it. To support Tom Miller and make sure Iowans can continue to rely on his
deep experience and clear judgment visit [11]Iowans for Miller.
Links:
11. http://www.iwoansformiller.com


_Kansas_
Attorney General Steve Six (R) is locked in a close battle with State Senate
Majority Leader Derek Schmidt (R). The two faced off in a debate on October
21^stthat touched on immigration, health care, texting while driving and
women in the judiciary. Six pointed to the $46 million regained by the state
from consumer and health care fraud cases during his tenure. Six also
compared Schmidt’s single-issue campaign (health care) to that of former
Attorney General Phil Kline who was derided for his singular focus on
abortion clinics. To support General Six visit his website at
[12]www.stevesix.com.
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12. http://www.stevesix.com


_Maine_
Attorney General Janet Mills was appointed by the Maine legislature in
January of 2009.


_Maryland_
Attorney General Doug Gansler (D) is unopposed in the general election.


_Massachusetts_
Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) will face Republican James McKenna (R)
in November. McKenna is running as a write-in candidate in the general
election.

_Michigan_
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton (D) faces former Judge Bill Schuette
(R) in another open seat contest. _Public Policy Polling_ released a poll
showing Schuette with a 7 point lead over Democratic candidate Leyton in mid
September. The 43%-36% split between the candidates leaves over 22% of the
voter’s still undecided going into the general election.[13][5]Soon after
the poll was released the two candidates had their first and probably only
debate. Leyton and Schuette sparred over their respective approaches to
prosecuting drug companies.
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_Minnesota_
Incumbent Attorney General Lori Swanson (DFL) will defend her office as the
MN attorney general in November. Swanson will face off against Republican
latecomer R. Christopher Barden, a psychologist-lawyer from Edina, MN.
Barden jumped into the race after Swanson refused to join the multi-state
lawsuit challenging the recent passage of the health care reform bill.

_Nebraska_
Incumbent Attorney General John Bruning (R) is running unopposed in 2010 for
reelection. Bruning has been the Attorney General since he was initially
elected in 2002.


_Nevada_
Incumbent Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto (D) will will face
Republican Travis Barrick - a private insurance attorney and an avid biker.
He graduated from the University Of San Francisco School Of Law in 2002.
Barrick was one of seven anti-abortion protesters arrested in July 1989 for
blockading the clinic in La Mesa, Calif. A jury convicted them of
misdemeanor trespassing and resisting arrest charges. He spent 45 days in
jail.

_New Hampshire_
Current Governor John Lynch (D) is seeking his fourth consecutive term as
Governor. Lynch nominated current Attorney General Michael Delaney (D) in
August of 2009 and he was confirmed unanimously by the Executive Council.
Governor Lynch is outpacing challenger John Stephen (R) in nearly every poll
in what appears to be a safe hold for the Democratic Governors Association.


_New Mexico_
Attorney General Gary King (D) will face Matthew Chandler (R) – DA of the
9^thJudicial District of New Mexico, representing the citizens of Curry and
Roosevelt Counties. Both candidates have been hitting the trail recently to
discuss the state of the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, voters across
the state have resonated with the office under King as evidenced by a
_Albuquerque Journal_ poll from early October showing General King with a 20
point lead.


_New York_
After a classic New York style primary State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D is
campaigning hard against Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan (R).
Recent polls show Schneiderman with a clear lead over Donovan, polling 7
points ahead among 637 likely voters.[14][6] Schneiderman and Donovan went
head to head on October 25^thin a televised debate that focused largely the
“mess” in Albany. To help support Eric Schneiderman during his last week of
campaigning visit his website at [15]www.ericschneiderman.com.
Links:
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15. http://www.ericschneiderman.com


_North Dakota _
Fargo attorney Jean Boechler (D) will face incumbent Attorney General Wayne
Stenehjem (R) in this November’s general election. Attorney General Wayne
Stenehjem is seeking re-election in 2010. Stenehjem graduated from the
University of North Dakota and received his law degree from the UND School
of Law in 1977.


_Ohio_
Recently profiled in the _Wall Street Journal_ for his tireless efforts,
incumbent Attorney General Richard Cordray (D) continues his vigorous
campaign to hold Wall Street accountable and crack down on fraudulent
foreclosures. With only a week left in the campaign General Corday has
earned endorsements from the _Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, _and the
_Cleveland Plain Dealer_. To help fuel Cordray’s sprint to the finish line
and secure his victory over former U.S. Senator Mike Dewine (R), visit
[16]www.cordrayforohio.com.
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16. http://www.cordrayforohio.com


_Oklahoma_
Democratic nominee Jim Priest (D) faces former state senator Scott Pruitt
(R) in the race to succeed veteran Attorney General Drew Edmondson (D). The
University of Oklahoma hosted a debate between the two campaigns, in
mind-October, featuring Priest and a representative from Scott Pruitt’s
campaign. Democratic candidate Priest emphasized throughout the debate how
his opponent is unqualified for the position, having spent zero time as an
attorney.


_Rhode Island_
A poll taken two weeks ago shows 39% of likely voters favor State
Representative Peter Kilmartin (D) in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney
General Patrick Lynch (D). The WJAR Channel 10 poll put Kilmartin well
ahead of Republican Eric B. Wallin (15%), independent Keven A. McKenna
(14%), Moderate Christopher Little (12%) and independent Robert Rainville
(6%). The poll of 492 Rhode Island voters had a margin of error of 4.4%.
To support Peter Kilmartin visit his website at [17]www.peterkilmartin.com.
Links:
17. http://www.peterkilmartin.com


_South Carolina_
Columbia attorney Democrat Matthew Richardson will face Michael Alan Wilson,
son of U.S. Rep Joe Wilson. The seat became vacant when Henry McMaster
sought (and lost) the GOP nomination for governor. The two hopefuls will
face off in a radio debate this coming Thursday.

_South Dakota_
Incumbent Marty Jackley (R) was appointed to the position of Attorney
General of South Dakota in 2009 by Governor Mike Rounds (R) to fill a
vacancy left by Attorney General Larry Long. Long resigned after being
appointed to the Second Judicial Circuit Court. In 2010 he faces his first
opponent for the seat in former State Senator Ron Volesky (D).


_Texas _
Attorney Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) is challenging Republican incumbent
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R). Radnofsky was endorsed by the _Dallas
Morning News_. Abbott leads Radnofsky 56%-29% in a Texas Lyceum
poll.[18][7]Texas has not yet had a formal debate for the Attorney General
candidates, but a televised forum was hosted on October 16th. During the
forum Radnofsky highlighted the importance of having an Attorney General who
is not dependent on funding from Washington and will avoid “show lawsuits”
in favor of actual issues facing Texans. No official debate has been
scheduled and this may be the only meeting between the candidates.
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_Vermont_
Attorney General Bill Sorrell (D) has been re-elected six times. Attorney
General Sorrell will face Aaron Toscano (R) in the general election. Sorrell
and Toscano faced off in an early October debate hosted on Vermont Public
Radio. General Sorrell focused on his six term record of consumer protection
and prosecuting fraud cases, while Toscano highlighted the importance of law
enforcement and protecting the Constitution above all else.


_Wisconsin_
Trial attorney, and Ex-State Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett, (D)
is challenging Republican incumbent J.B. Van Hollen (R). An early October
debate between Van Hollen and Hassett focused on the recent scandal of a
former Calumet County District Attorney who was caught “sexting” a victim in
a domestic abuse case. The questions centered on how the Attorney General’s
office reacted, and should act, in such a situation. Hassett reiterated
that, if elected, he would attempt to rectify such breaches of victim’s
rights and impropriety immediately. Hassett accused Van Hollen of trying to
keep the issue from coming to light fully and not informing the victim of
her rights against the DA.


_Wyoming_
Current Democratic Governor Dave Freudenthal is term-limited leaving the
fate of Attorney General Bruce Salzburg (D) to be decided by the new
governor. Current polling shows Matt Mead the Republican candidate polling
well above Leslie Peterson (D).
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[19][1]Los Angeles Time/USC. October 13^th- 20^th. Cooley 40%, Harris 35%,
Undecided 17%. 922 LV
[20][2]Mason-Dixon Poll, October 4^th – 6^th. Bondi 42%, Gelber 37%,
Undecided 21%. 625 LV
[21][3]Survey USA, October 21^st- 24^th . Olens 50%, Hodges 37%. 601 LV
[22][4]Suffolk University, September 30^th- October 3^rd. Madigan 63%, Kim
14%, Black 3%, Malan 2%, Undecided 18%. 500 LV
[23][5]Public Policy Polling, September 17^th- 19^th. Scheutte 43%, Leyton
37%, Undecided 22%. 497 LV
[24][6]Siena Research, October 14^th – 18^th. Schneiderman 44%, Donovan 37%,
Undecided 19%. 637 LV
[25][7]Texas Lyceum, Sept. 22^nd- 30^th. Abbot 56%. Radnofsky 29&, Undecided
11%. 416 LV
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