Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states
Republicans are intensifying their efforts to win attorney general positions in key battleground states ahead of the midterm elections. They are launching an $11 million ad campaign focusing on issues like crime and public safety. GOP candidates believe these topics will resonate with voters and position them against Democratic policies.
- ▪Republican candidates are targeting attorney general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Kansas.
- ▪The Republican Attorneys General Association is investing $11 million in a television campaign this fall.
- ▪Candidates argue that public safety is the winning message for attorney general races in 2026.
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Midterm Elections Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states Initial ad reservations target attorney general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Kansas By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Montana AG says Biden-era legal fights transformed overlooked attorney general races into political battlegrounds After years of lawsuits over immigration, COVID mandates and ESG policies, GOP attorneys general say voters now see the offices as major political weapons.
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