Michael Gates Advocates for Accountability and Support for Agriculture in California Attorney General Race
Michael Gates, a candidate for California Attorney General, is emphasizing accountability and support for the agricultural sector as key components of his campaign. In an interview, Gates highlighted his record as Huntington Beach City Attorney and his commitment to restoring public trust in state government. He criticized the current administration for increasing legal and regulatory pressures on agriculture and promised a different approach if elected. Gates has gained significant momentum following the June primary, receiving approximately 3.4 million votes, a record-setting performance for a Republican in a statewide primary. He has also secured endorsements from law enforcement leaders and gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Gates aims to investigate government waste, fraud, and corruption, and to protect California's $70 billion agricultural sector from excessive regulation.