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Record Corporate Donations Surge in 2026 State Attorney General Races

Last year Republican and Democratic party groups raised record sums to prepare for 2026 attorney general races, with Republican organizations reporting $29 million and Democratic counterparts bringing in $28 million, nearly twice their usual fundraising at this election stage.
Adam Piper, executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association, said donors are drawn to the office's political potential as a springboard to higher office. Former Maine attorney general James Tierney noted states increasingly use lawsuits to solve problems, elevating the position's national importance.
Major donors include technology and tobacco companies, law firms, unions and ideological groups funding priority contests across roughly 30 seats this year, with parties targeting swing states including Texas, Minnesota and New York.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said her office joined 38 lawsuits and saved the state $1.5 billion, while Republican candidate Rodney Glassman campaigned to halt such prosecutions if he defeats Senate President Warren Peterson in the June 22 primary.
In Texas a May 26 runoff will pit U.S. Rep. Chip Roy against state Sen. Mayes Middleton for the party nomination, while at least six current attorneys general are running for governor this year, underscoring the office's career trajectory.

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There are races in 30 states this year for attorney general, and groups that support those candidates prepared for the elections by raising record amounts in 2025.

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