Currently holds the office of Illinois Attorney General until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Illinois Attorney General in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedKwame is a national leader in the fight for women’s equality to ensure the Equal Rights Amendment is recognized as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. Learn more
Kwame is committed to helping reduce the long-lasting effects of violence and providing support to survivors and their loved ones. Learn more
While Kwame fights for sweeping gun safety reform, he trains teachers, administrators, and parents on how to avoid mass shooting incidents in schools. He also provides trainings and support in communities across Illinois for parents, caregivers, schools, and children to prevent online bullying and help promote safe online behavior. Learn more
Protecting survivors of sexual assault is also a top priority for Kwame. Learn more
Holds gun manufacturers accountable, suing to revoke the license of rogue gun makers that produce cheap guns criminals use in carjackings and other crimes. Learn more
Recognizing that gender-affirming care is necessary and life-saving care, Kwame continues to protect state laws that ensure Illinoisans have access to gender-affirming health services, including medical, surgical, mental health, and non-medical care. Learn more
Kwame is committed to curbing the youth vaping epidemic. Learn more
Ensuring that every Illinois resident has access to affordable health care is particularly important for Kwame as a cancer survivor. Learn more
Kwame believes that no one who works a full-time job should live in poverty. Learn more
Kwame is leading his fellow attorneys general in a lawsuit to get fired federal employees their jobs back. Learn more
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