Duties: The basic duties of the attorney general, as outlined by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act are to: serve as the commonwealth’s chief law enforcement officer; collect all debts, taxes and account due to the commonwealth; represent the commonwealth and all agencies in any action brought by or against the commonwealth; administer the provision relating to consumer protection laws; represent the commonwealth and its citizens in any action brought about for violation of the antitrust laws.
Term: four years
Salary: $152,443 per year
(Vote for one)
Question: If elected, what do you believe to be your most important priority in this office and how will you pursue it?
REPUBLICAN
David Freed
(Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County)
Website: www.DavidFreedforAG.com
Date of birth: July 30, 1970
Education: 1992, Washington and Lee University, B.A., 1995, Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Occupation: Cumberland County district attorney
Qualifications: Cumberland County district attorney, 2005-present; Cumberland County first district attorney, 2001-05; Cumberland County assistant district attorney, 1998-2000; York County deputy prosecutor, 1997-98; Executive Committee member of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.
Answer to question: The safety of our citizens. I am the only candidate running for attorney general with the proven ability and extensive experience necessary to protect Pennsylvania families, seniors, children and small business owners from crime and corruption. I have handled thousands of cases during my time as a prosecutor, private practice attorney and district attorney.
I am confident that I’ll bring the principled leadership and integrity expected of Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer to the office.
DEMOCRAT
Kathleen Kane
(Waverly Township, Lackawanna County)
(No response received)
LIBERTARIAN
Marakay Rogers
(York City, York County)
(No response received)