The attorney general shall: Give his or her opinion in writing, when required, without fee, upon all questions of law submitted to him or her by the legislature, either house thereof or the senate or assembly committee on organization, or by the head of any department of state government...Examine all applications for loans from any of the trust funds, and furnish to the commissioners of public lands his or her opinion in writing as to the regularity of each such application, and also of the validity of any bonds or other securities purchased for the benefit of such funds...Examine a certified copy of all proceedings preliminary to any issue of state bonds or notes, and, if found regular and valid, endorse on each bond or note his or her certificate of such examination and validity. The attorney general shall also make similar examinations and certificates respecting municipal bonds in the cases specified in s. 67.025...Keep a detailed statement of all fees, including his or her fees as commissioner of public lands, received by him or her during the preceding year, and file such statement with the department of administration on or before June 30 in each year...Perform all other duties imposed upon the attorney general by law.
Eligibility requirements
At least 18 years old, US citizen, qualified elector, resident of WI for 28 consecutive days prior to taking office
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FAQ
How often is State Attorney General elected?
The position of State Attorney General is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in WI?
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 2,000.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Wisconsin Elections Commission's office.
Where is the filing office?
Wisconsin Elections Commission, 212 East Washington Avenue, Third Floor, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7984.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 608-266-8005.
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Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Attorney General includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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