Overview

The Attorney General is the chief law officer of the state. Pa. Const. Art. IV, § 4.1. The Attorney General's primary election role is to investigate and prosecute violations of election law, including irregularities in vote counting. 25 P.S. § 3555(a).

Duties

The key election duties of the Attorney General are:

1. Prosecuting violations of election law. 25 P.S. § 3555(a).
2. Working with District Attorneys, with whom the Attorney General has concurrent powers and responsibilities, when they receive reports of election frauds, irregularities, or other violations of election law from county boards of election. 25 P.S. §§ 2642(i), 3555(b).
3. Issuing official opinions on legal matters, including the application of election law. 71 P.S. § 732-204(a)(1). "Official AG Opinions."

Election and Vacancy Information

• **Elected: **The Attorney General is elected statewide at the general election. Pa. Const. Art. IV, § 4.1. The current Attorney General is Michelle Henry.
• Term of Office: The Attorney General serves a four-year term, and is eligible to serve one additional term*. Pa. Const. Art. IV, § 4.1.*
• Next Election: November 3, 2026.
• Qualifications: The Attorney General must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 30 years old, have been an inhabitant of the state for the preceding seven years, and be a member of the state bar. Pa. Const. Art. IV, § 5.
• Vacancy: The Governor, with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members of the State Senate, will nominate a person to fill the position for the balance of the unexpired term. 71 P.S. § 732-202. The First Deputy will fill the role until the vacancy is filled. 71 P.S. § 732-202.