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Republican Saritha Komatireddy Targets Crime in AG Bid

3/18/2026

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Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican nominee for New York Attorney General, aims to unseat Letitia James by addressing crime.
Komatireddy is a former prosecutor with a terrorism-prosecution background, arguing that New Yorkers are frustrated with 'lawlessness' under James.
She calls for tougher policies on drug crimes and greater oversight of social services to improve safety.
Despite New York's Democratic majority, she remains optimistic that her message will resonate before November election.

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Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican nominee for New York Attorney General, aims to unseat Letitia James by addressing crime.
Komatireddy is a former prosecutor with a terrorism-prosecution background, arguing that New Yorkers are frustrated with 'lawlessness' under James.
She calls for tougher policies on drug crimes and greater oversight of social services to improve safety.
Despite New York's Democratic majority, she remains optimistic that her message will resonate before November election.