Matthew Cohen, Zephyr for New York, Leecia Eve for Attorney General, Rep. Maloney
Democrats for attorney general, clockwise from top right: Letitia James, Zephyr Teachout, Leecia Eve and Sean Patrick Maloney.
Two weeks and two days before the September 13 state primary, the four Democrats running for attorney general faced off Tuesday evening in a 90-minute debate at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News. It was the second of at least three planned debates—the first occurred last week and what is likely the final debate is scheduled to be broadcast by WNYC on September 6.
A race that was not supposed to happen—the office of attorney general is open only because Eric Schneiderman resigned amid accusations of misconduct earlier this year—the AG contest is considered wide open, with polls indicating a large share of voters remaining undecided. The winner of the primary will face a general election in November.
Below is basic information about the candidates, including data on their campaign contributions created by City Limits, as well as audio from each of their appearances on Max & Murphy, the political podcast we do weekly with Gotham Gazette. And if you’re curious, here’s a look at the powers and duties of the attorney general.
Leecia Eve
Vice President of State Government Affairs for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for Verizon. Member of the board of commissioners for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Former economic development official in the Cuomo administration. One-time aide to then-Sen. Joe Biden and then-Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Campaign contributors
Max & Murphy: Leecia Eve’s Resumé and the Race for AG
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Letitia James
Public Advocate of the City of New York. Formerly a public defender, an assistant state attorney general, and a City Councilmember from Brooklyn.
Campaign contributors
Max & Murphy: AG Candidate Letitia James Talks About Bid to Become ‘The People’s Lawyer’
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Sean Patrick Maloney
Congressman from the 18th district representing the Hudson Valley. Formerly an aide in the Clinton White House, where he served as staff secretary, and a top adviser to Governors Elliot Spitzer and David Paterson.
Campaign contributors
Max & Murphy: Maloney Touts Washington Cred in Bid for AG
From Max & Murphy:
Zephyr Teachout
Fordham Law School professor and author.
Campaign contributors
Max & Murphy: Zephyr Teachout On the AG Race and the Case Against Donald Trump
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