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Letitia A. James

Attorney General, New York Attorney General · Democrat

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · New York Attorney General · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: New York State Board of Elections — Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election, dated 2026-09-02: AG, Letitia A. James (Democratic; Working Families) · read Sep 24, 2026

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Running for New York Attorney General, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 1 public poll, 1 certified result. See the race

Roles on File

Seats held and sought, elections and committees, newest first.

Key Votes

The record

  • Cigarette price floor and tobacco sales rules (Int. 1021 of 2013) · voted Yes

    Set a minimum price for cigarettes and little cigars and tightened tobacco sales rules and penalties. Council vote 2013-10-30 (Approved by Council): 36–9.

    Oct 30, 2013 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Raising the tobacco and e-cigarette sales age to 21 (Int. 250-A of 2010) · voted Yes

    Raised the minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21. Enacted as Local Law 94 of 2013. Council vote 2013-10-30 (Approved by Council): 35–10.

    Oct 30, 2013 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Community Safety Act: NYPD Inspector General, veto override (Int. 1079 of 2013) · voted Yes

    Created an inspector general for the NYPD within the Department of Investigation. Enacted over the mayor's veto. She also voted Yes on original passage June 26, 2013. Council vote 2013-08-22 (Overridden by Council): 39–10.

    Aug 22, 2013 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Community Safety Act: ban on bias-based profiling by police, veto override (Int. 1080 of 2013) · voted Yes

    Expanded the city's ban on police profiling and allowed individuals to sue. Enacted over Mayor Bloomberg's veto as Local Law 71 of 2013. She also voted Yes on original passage June 26, 2013. Council vote 2013-08-22 (Overridden by Council): 34–15.

    Aug 22, 2013 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Earned Sick Time Act, veto override (Int. 97-A of 2010) · voted Yes

    Required employers to provide sick leave, paid for larger employers. Enacted over the mayor's veto as Local Law 46 of 2013. She also voted Yes on original passage May 8, 2013. Council vote 2013-06-26 (Overridden by Council): 47–4.

    Jun 26, 2013 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act (living wage), veto override (Int. 251-A of 2010) · voted Yes

    Required a living wage for employees at certain city-subsidized developments. Enacted over the mayor's veto as Local Law 37 of 2012. She also voted Yes on original passage April 30, 2012. Council vote 2012-06-28 (Overridden by Council): 46–5.

    Jun 28, 2012 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Strengthening the Alternative Enforcement Program for distressed buildings (Int. 436-A of 2010) · voted Yes

    Amended the Safe Housing Act program (Local Law 29 of 2007) that targets the city's most distressed rental buildings. She was a sponsor. Council vote 2011-01-05 (Approved by Council): 49–0.

    Jan 5, 2011 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment land-use application · Council disapproval (LU 1259 of 2009) · voted Yes

    The Council voted to disapprove the disposition of the city-owned Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx for a retail redevelopment. Her Yes vote was a vote to disapprove. She also voted Yes on Dec. 21, 2009 to override the mayor's veto of the disapproval (48-1). Council vote 2009-12-14 (Disapproved by Council): 45–1.

    Dec 14, 2009 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source
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  • Extension of term limits to three terms (Int. 845-A of 2008) · voted No

    Amended the City Charter to let the mayor, council members and other city officials serve three consecutive terms instead of two, without a referendum. Enacted as Local Law 51 of 2008. Council vote 2008-10-23 (Approved by Council): 29–22.

    Oct 23, 2008 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

  • Tenant harassment law (Int. 627-A of 2007) · voted Yes

    Defined landlord harassment of tenants as a housing-code violation with civil penalties. Enacted as Local Law 7 of 2008. Council vote 2008-02-27 (Approved by Council): 46–0.

    Feb 27, 2008 · Official · New York City Council — Legistar roll call · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

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Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance · 2026 July Periodic disclosure report (New York)

    James for NY 2026 (NYSBOE filer 308810; Public Campaign Finance Committee), transactions itemized in the 2026 July Periodic disclosure report (through 2026-07-11). Monetary contributions reported (Schedules A–C): $869,647.17 across 36,146 entries. Expenditures reported: $722,180.74 across 188 entries. Contributions refunded (Schedule M): $685,018.16. Figures are sums of the itemized transactions in the NYSBOE bulk disclosure file; the filing's own summary page may differ where a committee amended.

    Jul 11, 2026 · Official · New York State Board of Elections — Public Reporting System

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  • Attorney General · NY-AG

    Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · New York State Board of Elections

  • Current office: Attorney General of New York (since Jan 1, 2019)

    Elected 2018. Previously New York City Public Advocate (elected 2013).

    Jan 1, 2019 · Official · Office of the New York State Attorney General · source

  • Prior office: New York City Council, District 35 (Brooklyn), 2004 · 2013

    Ten years on the Council, then New York City Public Advocate 2014–2018. Key Council votes from the Council's Legistar roll calls are listed under The record.

    Jan 1, 2004 · Official · New York City Council (Legistar) · source

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