The field is officially set for the Georgia Attorney General race, featuring two candidates from each major party. With the primary set for May 19, Georgians must be registered to vote by April 20 to participate in selecting their party’s nominee. ATLANTA – With just about two months until primary election day, the field for Georgia’s Attorney General is set. This stands out as one of the few statewide races with just two candidates per party running. As the state’s chief legal officer, the Georgia Attorney General serves as the primary counsel for the Governor and all executive branch agencies. The office represents the state in civil litigation and handles all capital felony appeals before the Georgia Supreme Court. By law, the Attorney General provides official legal opinions to government departments but is prohibited from offering legal advice to private citizens. Below is a list of the candidates by party. They are sorted in alphabetical order by first name, following the format used by the Secretary of State’s website. Bob Trammell (Meriwether County) – Occupation: Attorney; Website: BOBTRAMMELL.COM Trammell is running to be “The People’s Attorney” with a focus on protecting
