Pa. AG-Elect Likely To Target AI, Robocalls And Opioids
In Law360 State AG Group co-chair Jerry Kilgore comments on Pennsylvania AG-elect Dave Sunday’s environmental regulation priorities.
Pennsylvania Attorney General
- Current State AG
- Michelle Henry
- Political Party
- Democrat
- Assumed Office
2023
Michelle Henry was confirmed as Attorney General of Pennsylvania in March 2023, filling the mid-term vacancy created by then-AG Josh Shapiro’s election as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor. Prior to her appointment, AG Henry was Shapiro’s first deputy attorney general, and before that she served in a number of roles in the Bucks County DA’s office, including as Bucks County District Attorney since January 2008.
Michelle Henry was confirmed as Attorney General of Pennsylvania in March 2023, filling the mid-term vacancy created by then-AG Josh Shapiro’s election as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor. Prior to her appointment, AG Henry was Shapiro’s first deputy attorney general, and before that she served in a number of roles in the Bucks County DA’s office, including as Bucks County District Attorney since January 2008.
The AG is an elected position in Pennsylvania.
- Next Election:November 5, 2024 (Open Seat)
- Election Process:Elected
- Term/Limit:4 years / 2 consecutive terms
Election Timeline & Candidates
- Candidates Begin Announcing
- Primary
- Election Day
Independent
Richard Weiss (Green Party)
Independent
Richard Weiss (Green Party)
Latest Pennsylvania Attorney General News & Insights
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PA AG Launches Online Portal for Data Breach Reporting
Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry announced the launch of an online portal to report data breaches ahead of the effective date of recent amendments to Pennsylvania’s Breach of Personal Information Notification Act.
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