HARTFORD, Conn. — The Office of the Attorney General focuses on protecting Connecticut's public interests. They also serve as a legal counsel for all of the state agencies.
This breaks down who is on the ticket for the 2022 midterm elections on Nov. 8, 2022.
Who is on the ticket?
William Tong is the Democratic incumbent candidate for attorney general. He will also be on the ballot for the Working Families Party. He announced his reelection campaign in March 2022.
In terms of serving the state's public interests, Tong said he aims to protect state residents, families, and consumers.
His reelection campaign highlights his work as AG since 2019, which includes ordering utility companies to reimburse consumers affected by Tropical Storm Isaias and his involvement in the Purdue Pharma settlement, which left the company accountable for its part in the opioid crisis.
Tong has also taken an aim at social media companies, investigating digital platforms and ensuring its users, which sometimes are young kids, are safe.
The current attorney general also keeps an eye on the plethora of scams consumers may come across, including robocalls and price gouging.
"I have been honored to serve as your attorney general and look forward to continuing my efforts to protect the people of our state. I know Connecticut families are strong, but it is my job to help make us stronger. I hope to earn your support to continue this important work," Tong said in an open letter on his campaign website.
Jessica Kordas is the Republican candidate for attorney general. She is an attorney based in New Canaan for The Maddox Law Firm, LLC.
Kordas has campaigned with the slogan, "Freedom is not negotiable." She hopes to "finally change CT for the better."
Kordas views the position for Attorney General as being a lawyer "for the people," not the "governor's lawyer," and aims to "make sure Connecticut’s largest law firm goes back to its main focus...An advocate and a lawyer for all citizens in the state of Connecticut."
In May, she was endorsed by the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Connecticut. The Assembly said they have confidence in her to protect Connecticut's freedoms, which they said could include freedom of speech, right to bear arms, religious freedoms, or rights to parents to have input in their child's education.
A.P. Pascarella is on the ballot for the Independent Party.
Ken Krayeske is on the ballot for the Green Party. He is a Hartford-based civil rights attorney, according to his campaign.
Krayeske has led numerous lawsuits against the Connecticut Department of Correction, including ones that "forced the testing and treatment of all people in the custody of the DOC for Hepatitis C," representing families who lost loved ones who were incarcerated and claimed "reckless" health care was a factor that contributed to their deaths.
The Green Party of Connecticut focuses on "grassroots democracy, social justice, non-violence and ecological wisdom."
Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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