Episode 210: What's at Stake in State AG Elections

State attorneys general have been in the news a lot lately. But many people don’t fully understand what the job of state attorney general entails, and voters too often skip these races on their ballot because they don’t know anything about the office or the candidates. With 30 states and the District of Columbia holding elections for their attorneys general this November, understanding the role of your state attorney general is important to being an informed voter. Former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joins Broken Law to talk about what the job of a state AG is and what’s at stake in these elections.

Host: Valerie Nannery, Senior Director of Policy and Program

Guest: Matthew Platkin, Partner, Platkin LLP; former New Jersey Attorney General

Link: ACS Event: Protecting Voters & Our Votes: State Attorneys General on Democracy’s Frontlines

Link: State Attorneys General Project

Link: Voter Protection Volunteer Opportunities