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Attorney General
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The attorney general is Connecticut's chief civil lawyer: represents state agencies and enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws.
Public safety
John BoltonRepublican
- Opposes state ban on new Glock-style pistol sales
- Opposes state limits on federal immigration arrests
William TongDemocratic/Working Families
- Supports defending the state's assault weapons ban in court
Economy & jobs
John BoltonRepublican
No documented position found.
William TongDemocratic/Working Families
- Opposed utility rate increases totaling $700 million
Health & human services
John BoltonRepublican
- Pledges to defend Connecticut's abortion statute in court
William TongDemocratic/Working Families
- Secured opioid settlements for treatment and prevention
- Supports legal action to protect abortion access
Government & transparency
John BoltonRepublican
- Supports requiring voters to show ID at the polls
- Pledges focus on election integrity to restore confidence
William TongDemocratic/Working Families
- Led actions against Big Tech over harms to children
Courts & justice
John BoltonRepublican
- Pledges to stop pursuing lawsuits against President Trump
- Opposes police use of license-plate readers to track people
William TongDemocratic/Working Families
- Filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration
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