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Saritha Komatireddy

Attorney General

2026 New York Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 New York Attorney General — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Saritha Komatireddy

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ABOUT SARITHA

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Saritha Komatireddy is a respected former prosecutor, national security expert, and public servant with a career devoted to upholding the rule of law and protecting Americans. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Saritha pursued law school and has spent over a decade prosecuting leaders in Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Mexican drug cartels. As a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York, she led some of the nation’s most high-profile cases involving international terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and foreign public corruption. Her cases have impacted individuals and communities across New York State, from New York City and Long Island to Buffalo and Rochester. Saritha also served as Chief of Staff of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a 10,000-person global law enforcement agency. Saritha has argued before federal courts, led national security investigations, and advised on matters of foreign affairs, criminal law, and cyber policy. She has been recognized with multiple Attorney General’s Awards and national law enforcement honors for her work protecting American communities and advancing justice. Saritha graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and began her legal career as a clerk for then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She later served as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Today, she is a Partner at Holtzman Vogel and teaches at Columbia Law School. She is a proud mother of four.

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Saritha Komatireddy is a respected former prosecutor, national security expert, and public servant with a career devoted to upholding the rule of law and protecting Americans. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Saritha pursued law school and has spent over a decade prosecuting leaders in Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Mexican drug cartels. As a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York, she led some of the nation’s most high-profile cases involving international terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and foreign public corruption. Her cases have impacted individuals and communities across New York State, from New York City and Long Island to Buffalo and Rochester. Saritha also served as Chief of Staff of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a 10,000-person global law enforcement agency. Saritha has argued before federal courts, led national security investigations, and advised on matters of foreign affairs, criminal law, and cyber policy. She has been recognized with multiple Attorney General’s Awards and national law enforcement honors for her work protecting American communities and advancing justice. Saritha graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and began her legal career as a clerk for then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She later served as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Today, she is a Partner at Holtzman Vogel and teaches at Columbia Law School. She is a proud mother of four.

FOLLOW SARITHA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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ICYMI: Following the deadly Times Square stabbing, I announced my plan to establish an Office of Civil Commitment on day one as Attorney General to get dangerous individuals off our streets and into the treatment they need, making New York safer for everyone. https://t.co/J5hVPU4eX9

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ICYMI: Following the deadly Times Square stabbing, I announced my plan to establish an Office of Civil Commitment on day one as Attorney General to get dangerous individuals off our streets and into the treatment they need, making New York safer for everyone. https://t.co/J5hVPU4eX9

FOLLOW SARITHA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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As Attorney General, every taxpayer dollar will work for New Yorkers, not against them. https://t.co/vbAwV4XdRg

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As Attorney General, every taxpayer dollar will work for New Yorkers, not against them. https://t.co/vbAwV4XdRg

FOLLOW SARITHA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Fraud is costing New Yorkers and it’s time for accountability. As Attorney General, I’ll prosecute fraud, recover taxpayer money, and deliver New Yorkers a crime tax refund. https://t.co/tbPew6GFAB

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Fraud is costing New Yorkers and it’s time for accountability. As Attorney General, I’ll prosecute fraud, recover taxpayer money, and deliver New Yorkers a crime tax refund. https://t.co/tbPew6GFAB

New York Needs a Prosecutor As Attorney General Focused on New york, focused on safety.

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New York Needs a Prosecutor As Attorney General Focused on New york, focused on safety.

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New York Needs a Prosecutor As Attorney General Focused on New york, focused on safety.

FOLLOW SARITHA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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New Yorkers deserve to walk their streets without fear—day or night. As Attorney General, I’ll fight to make that a reality again. https://t.co/VLvXCnbR1A

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New Yorkers deserve to walk their streets without fear—day or night. As Attorney General, I’ll fight to make that a reality again. https://t.co/VLvXCnbR1A

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Saritha Komatireddy is a respected former prosecutor, national security expert, and public servant with a career devoted to upholding the rule of law and protecting Americans.

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Saritha Komatireddy is a respected former prosecutor, national security expert, and public servant with a career devoted to upholding the rule of law and protecting Americans.

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Saritha also served as Chief of Staff of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a 10,000-person global law enforcement agency.

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Saritha also served as Chief of Staff of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a 10,000-person global law enforcement agency.

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FOLLOW SARITHA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Candidate position

New York deserves an Attorney General who always remembers what the job is: enforcing the law, protecting victims, and keeping New Yorkers safe. I’m a prosecutor, the daughter of immigrants, and a mother of four. I’ve taken on terrorists and drug traffickers - and I’m running

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New York deserves an Attorney General who always remembers what the job is: enforcing the law, protecting victims, and keeping New Yorkers safe. I’m a prosecutor, the daughter of immigrants, and a mother of four. I’ve taken on terrorists and drug traffickers - and I’m running

New York Needs a Prosecutor As Attorney General Focused on New york, focused on safety.

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Eliminate corruption and fraud

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Eliminate corruption and fraud

Use the Attorney General's Office to Prosecute Crime

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Use the Attorney General's office to prosecute crime and restore public safety.

  • Make criminal enforcement a central statewide priority.
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Expand Residential Treatment and Civil Commitment

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Expand residential treatment and lawful civil commitment for people with severe mental illness who cannot safely remain on the street.

  • Combine humane intervention with public-safety protections.
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Eliminate Corruption and Fraud

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Use Attorney General authority to investigate and eliminate public corruption and fraud.

  • Prioritize accountable government and consumer protection.
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Use Statewide Prosecution Authority When Local Prosecutors Fail

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Declare a state enforcement emergency on antisemitic violence and use Attorney General prosecution authority where local district attorneys fail to protect residents.

  • Centralize specified prosecutions when local enforcement is inadequate.
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FEC candidate totals November 9, 2022 through August 9, 2026.

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Saritha for New York - ID 580355

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12/01/2025

$1,157,773.48

$890,047.50

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Saritha Komatireddy — certified 2026 New York general-election record

    New York State Board of Elections

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Saritha Komatireddy — candidate-owned primary source 1

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  3. Campaign-finance record

    Saritha Komatireddy — official New York campaign-finance query

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