
Episode #210
Episode 210: What’s at Stake in State AG Elections
State attorneys general have been in the news a lot lately. But many people don’t fully understand what the job of state attorney general entails, and voters too often skip these races on their ballot because they don’t know anything about the office or the candidates. With 30 states and the District of Columbia holding elections for their attorneys general this November, understanding the role of your state attorney general is important to being an informed voter. Former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joins Broken Law to talk about what the job of a state AG is and what’s at stake in these elections. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Host: Valerie Nannery, Senior Director of Policy and Program Guest: Matthew Platkin | Partner, Platkin LLP; former New Jersey Attorney General Link: ACS Event: Protecting Voters & Our Votes: State Attorneys General on Democracy’s Frontlines Link: State Attorneys General Project Link: Voter Protection Volunteer Opportunities Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn’t. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2026.






