Over the past week, the filing period for candidates in state elections closed in Colorado and South Carolina. Below is a list we compiled of those who have declared their candidacy for AG in those states.
Colorado Filing Deadline – Declared Candidates for June 24 Primary:
- Democrat – Former District Attorney Don Quick
- Republicans – Current Chief Deputy Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and State Representative Minority Leader Mark Waller
- Libertarian – Attorney David Williams
South Carolina Filing Deadline – Declared Candidates for June 10 Primary:
- Democrat – Attorney Parnell Diggs
- Republican – Incumbent Attorney General Alan Wilson
Additionally, in the New Mexico Governor's race, a recent poll by Public Policy Polling has current AG Gary King leading the field for the Democratic nomination for Governor by nearly 20 points. The poll also found AG King within five percent of incumbent Republican Governor Susana Martinez.
We will continue to provide updates on AG filing deadlines and primary results on a weekly basis. For breaking news, please follow us on Twitter @Stateagmonitor.
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