What to know about the race for Illinois attorney general
Democratic incumbent Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is facing a challenge from former alderman Bob Fioretti in the upcoming election.
Former two-term 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti has a challenge on his hands in his run against Kwame Raoul, the Democratic incumbent Illinois attorney general since 2019, who won his last two elections by a more than 11-point margin.What does the attorney general do in Illinois?Much like its federal counterpart, the state attorney general’s role involves both advocacy and litigation on behalf of the state and its residents. This includes anything from consumer protection to working with legislators…
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