Overview
- State Rep. Bob Craven said he stepped down as Judiciary Committee chair and will not run again, citing his family’s interests, and he will serve out his current term.
- House Speaker Joe Shekarchi said Craven made the decision himself, and House leaders will decide on a successor, with Vice Chair Carol Hagan McEntee expressing interest.
- Craven ended his attorney general campaign four days after launching it as Target 12 prepared additional details on 2001 court records involving his wife’s assault allegation and a restraining order.
- Craven, 69, has served in the House since 2012 and became Judiciary chair in 2019 after Cale Keable stepped down during a sexual‑harassment scandal.
- The attorney general field is shifting, with Rep. Jason Knight entering the race, Keith Hoffmann reporting $210,000 raised, and Joseph Solomon Jr., Kim Ahern, and Chas Calenda saying they are considering bids.