Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Indian-American Prosecutor Runs for NY Attorney General
Saritha Komatireddy is an Indian-American woman who used to be a federal prosecutor.
She is now trying to become the next Attorney General of New York.
She wants to focus on making New York safe.
She has a lot of experience in law and has won many awards.
The current Attorney General, Letitia James, is facing some legal issues, but the charges against her were recently dismissed.
Saritha is running as a Republican and is teaching law at Columbia University.
She has tried many criminal cases and has argued in court many times.
She wants people to join her campaign to make New York safer.
Saritha Komatireddy, an Indian-American former federal prosecutor, is running for New York Attorney General as a Republican.
She has a strong legal background, including trying eight federal criminal trials and receiving numerous awards.
The current Attorney General, Letitia James, was indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements, but the charges were recently dismissed.
Komatireddy is focusing her campaign on safety and prosecution, aiming to replace James in the 2026 election.
She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Columbia Law School and previously served as Deputy Chief of Appeals at the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
- Who
- Saritha Komatireddy, an Indian-American former federal prosecutor
- What
- Running for New York Attorney General
- When
- Election scheduled for November 3, 2026
- Where
- New York, USA
- Why
- To replace incumbent Letitia James and focus on safety and prosecution
- Candidate Name
- Saritha Komatireddy
- Position Seeking
- New York Attorney General
- Party
- Republican
- Current Role
- Adjunct Faculty, Columbia Law School
- Education
- Harvard University
- Previous Role
- Federal Prosecutor
- Election Date
- November 3, 2026
