Attorney General Letitia James Announces Historic Bid for Governor
Video Announcement Highlights Why AG James is the Change that New York Needs
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced her historic candidacy for governor of the state of New York. The announcement, made in a video and on her website, highlighted the vast work that Attorney General James has done across the state throughout her career and lays out why she is the change that New York needs.
“As I’ve traveled all around New York state, I have witnessed too many working families struggling to make ends meet, and it’s clear that the status quo just won’t do,” said Attorney General James. “New Yorkers need a governor who isn’t afraid to stand up to powerful interests on behalf of the vulnerable. Throughout my career, I’ve taken on big forces and New Yorkers know I will never back down when it comes to fighting for them. Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for governor of New York so we can bring transformational change that uplifts all New Yorkers.”
About Attorney General James
Letitia James is the 67th Attorney General for the state of New York. She is the first woman elected attorney general in New York and the first woman of color to hold statewide elected office in New York. As attorney general, she serves as the top law enforcement officer in the state and has taken on the most powerful companies and individuals in the country. When she’s governor, Letitia James will become the first Black woman governor in United States history.