# New York Attorney General election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-attorney-general-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-10-24T01:35:38.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 6. Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy, a former Assistant US Attorney and former chief of staff of the Drug Enforcement Administration, has launched a campaign for New York Attorney General against incumbent Letitia James. Komatireddy has criticized James for prioritizing national politics and personal brand building over core duties, citing concerns regarding public safety, including subway assaults and stray bullets. Following her campaign launch, Komatireddy issued a 52-count ‘public indictment’ against James, which has been described as a campaign stunt. The document alleges a ‘dereliction’ of duty, accusing the incumbent of failing to address extreme weather events, cashless bail laws, crime, homelessness, and various forms of fraud and theft. During their only debate ahead of the November election, the candidates clashed over James’s record and her relationship with the federal government. James framed herself as ‘the people’s lawyer,’ vowing to remain an independent defender of New York against executive actions she characterizes as unlawful or unconstitutional. She explicitly stated she would not be ‘Trump’s puppet,’ positioning her office as a legal safeguard against the administration of President Donald Trump. Komatireddy challenged James on her handling of Medicaid fraud, crime, and the use of taxpayer funds. Recent polling by OnMessage Inc indicates the race is tightening; James holds 51% to Komatireddy’s 45%, with 4% of respondents undecided. While Komatireddy reported receiving 81% support among debate viewers, betting markets like Kalshi still predict a James victory with 91% certainty. Komatireddy has called for more televised debates to reach voters outside New York City. At a recent rally, she proposed establishing a ‘Victims Advisory Council’ within the Attorney General’s office to provide families with a direct line of communication. As early voting begins, Komatireddy has secured an endorsement from the New York Post editorial board. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Saritha Komatireddy receives New York Post endorsement Republican Saritha Komatireddy has earned the New York Post's endorsement in her race against Attorney General Letitia James, focusing her campaign on crime and public safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saritha-komatireddy-receives-new-york-post-endorsement ### 2026-10-20: Saritha Komatireddy closes gap with Letitia James in NY AG race Republican Saritha Komatireddy is gaining momentum in the New York Attorney General race, trailing incumbent Letitia James 45% to 51% in a recent poll following a debate. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saritha-komatireddy-closes-gap-with-letitia-james-in-ny-ag-race ### 2026-10-18: Saritha Komatireddy outlines New York AG platform and narrows poll gap Republican New York Attorney General challenger Saritha Komatireddy has proposed closing supervised drug injection sites and announced a narrowing 6-point gap with incumbent Letitia James in a new internal poll 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saritha-komatireddy-outlines-new-york-ag-platform-and-narrows-poll-gap ### 2026-10-10: Letitia James and Saritha Komatireddy face off in NY AG debate New York Attorney General Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy faced off in their only debate, covering James's record, Medicaid fraud, and her commitment to defending the state. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/letitia-james-and-saritha-komatireddy-face-off-in-ny-ag-debate ### 2026-10-08: Letitia James and Saritha Komatireddy clash in New York AG debate New York Attorney General Letitia James and GOP challenger Saritha Komatireddy clashed in a debate over bail reform, Medicaid fraud, and rising crime rates in the state. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saritha-komatireddy-issues-52-count-indictment-against-ny-ag-letitia-james ### 2026-10-05: Saritha Komatireddy launches campaign for New York Attorney General Republican nominee Saritha Komatireddy is running for New York Attorney General, accusing incumbent Letitia James of neglecting public safety to focus on national politics and personal celebrity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saritha-komatireddy-launches-campaign-for-new-york-attorney-general --- Cite as: New York Attorney General election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-attorney-general-election-campaign