Attorney General Candidate Statements

As the state's chief law officer, ensures that state laws are enforced and investigates fraudulent or illegal activities.
Heads the Department of Justice, which provides state government legal services and represents the state in civil and criminal court cases.
Oversees law enforcement agencies, including county district attorneys and sheriffs.

Marjorie Mikels | GREEN

I'm an Attorney, UCLA Law Doctorate, licensed to practice in California, Ninth Circuit and United States Supreme Court, endorsed by the Left Unity Slate and Green Party. Championing Justice and Accountability, my Priorities: Uphold Democracy and Prosecute Human Rights Violations; Protect Free Speech/Stop Censorship, in classrooms/everywhere; Restrict Big Tech's Take-over of Media and our Lives; Enforce Rapid Transition from Fossil Fuels/Nuclear to Clean Renewables; Further Genuine Security for ALL People, ALL Rights; Promote Universal Healthcare, Taxes on Billionaires, and reduced military expenditures to End Poverty; Stop ICE and Imperialism; Fight Fascism! More inspiration: <marjoriemikels4justice.com>

3542 Fruitvale Ave., #129
Oakland, CA 94602
E-mail: m4justice2026@gmail.com

Michael E. Gates | REPUBLICAN

California families deserve to be safe again. Crime is rising, homelessness is out of control, fraud with taxpayer dollars is rampant, and our children—especially young girls—are not being protected. The Office of Attorney General should be focused on enforcing the law and keeping families safe, not playing politics. I'm a husband and father of five, and like every parent, I want our children to grow up in safe communities. That's why public safety has always been my top priority. As the City Attorney for Huntington Beach, I fought for the people. I created a city criminal prosecutor program that prosecuted quality-of-life crimes and reduced crime by double digits. We proved that when the law is enforced, communities thrive. As Attorney General, I will make crime illegal again by prosecuting all crimes, including enforcing Proposition 36, and use the law to address homelessness by holding criminals accountable while getting people off our streets and into treatment. I will stand up for police, support law enforcement and defend them when they are unfairly attacked. I will also bring proven programs that lowered crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach to cities across California. I will aggressively prosecute fraud and corruption in Sacramento, protect parents' rights, enforce laws that keep boys out of girls' sports and support Voter ID. This is a serious office. I will fight for everyday Californians and bring accountability and safety back to California. Learn more at www.Gates4AG.com.

E-mail: info@gates4ag.com
X: https://x.com/MichaelGatesESQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.e.gates/

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