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Elections Simplified

Attorney General

Result: Advanced — Keith Ellison (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Ronald J. Schutz (Republican)

Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov

Minnesota
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Suing companies that scam people in your state
  • Enforcing consumer protection and fraud laws
  • Representing the state in court

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

David J.S. Madgett

Did not advance

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · lost

David J.S. Madgett is a Minneapolis attorney and founder of Madgett Law. He previously served as a U.S. Air Force judge advocate, base chief of justice, and special prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit, and his civilian practice focuses on consumer and civil litigation.

Records: Data Privacy 1 for

Keith Ellison

Advanced

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent · advanced

Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota's 30th attorney general on January 7, 2019. From 2007 to 2019 he represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House, serving 12 years on the House Financial Services Committee.

Records: Corporate Accountability 32 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 11 for, Healthcare Affordability 10 for,

Ronald J. Schutz

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Ronald J. Schutz is a Minnesota trial attorney and Army veteran. He formerly served as a partner and chairman at Robins Kaplan, chaired the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection, and has held leadership roles with legal, civic, and conservative organizations.

Sources: candidates.sos.mn.gov · sos.mn.gov