Their contest could ultimately become a referendum on what New Yorkers want their attorney general to prioritize. Letitia James, Saritha Komatireddy (Official Photos)As New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks another term, Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy is offering voters more than a change in political party. The distinction could make the 2026 attorney general contest one of New York's more substantive statewide races. James: Nearly Eight Years of a Broad, Activist Attorney General's OfficeJames has something her opponent cannot match: experience actually running the New York Attorney General's Office. According to the Attorney General's Office, James has secured more than $9 billion from corporations and individuals since taking office.