NEW YORK (AP- MODIFIED) — New York Attorney General Letitia James has suspended her campaign for governor, saying she will run for reelection to her current position.
The Democrat said in a statement Thursday that she needs to continue her work as attorney general, citing “a number of important investigations and cases” underway.
I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general.
— Tish James (@TishJames) December 9, 2021
There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job.
I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected me to do.
James oversaw an investigation into allegations that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed numerous women, only announced she was running for governor in late October.
The 62-year-old is the first woman elected as New York’s attorney general and the first Black person to serve in the role.
