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Michael E. Gates
Candidate for Attorney General
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Biography
Michael E. Gates is a Republican candidate for California Attorney General in the 2026 primary and a Deputy United States Attorney. His campaign presents him as a prosecutor focused on public safety, law enforcement accountability, victims of crime, and restoring confidence in the attorney general’s office.
Top Priorities
- Public safety and criminal prosecution
- Support for law enforcement and victims of crime
- Accountability and enforcement of state and federal law