Minnesota
Election day
November 6, 2018
POLITICAL PROFILE
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The AG is an elected position in Minnesota. AG Swanson is seeking re-election in 2018.
current state AG
political party
Democrat
Assumed Office
2007
Term / Limit
4 years / none
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House (R)
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Minnesota
Election day
November 6, 2018
ELECTION TIMELINE
June 5, 2018
Candidate Filing Deadline
August 14, 2018
Primary Election
November 6, 2018
General Election
Minnesota news, insights & polls
3 Dems drop out of AG race as Swanson stays in
On Wednesday, a third Democrat, St. Paul City attorney Sam Clark, also withdrew from the race for attorney general.
Swanson’s plan thins DFL field for attorney general
(Minnesota Public Radio) – Soon after the incumbent announced on Sunday her intention to run for another term, state Rep. Debra Hilstrom and former Rep. Ryan Winkler announced they were no longer running for attorney general.
Attorney General Lori Swanson running for re-election, not governor
(Minnesota Star Tribune) – Attorney General Lori Swanson told supporters Sunday that she is running for re-election, ending months of speculation that she would enter the race for governor.
Ellison exploring Minnesota AG run
(Politico) – Keith Ellison, the progressive congressman and deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, is exploring a run for Minnesota attorney general, according to four people he’s discussed the possibility with.
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