How many female attorney generals of the United States have there been?

Since 1959, there have been 34 states which have appointed or elected women as attorneys-general.

Who was the first woman attorney general?

On March 12, 1993, Ms. Reno became the first woman and 78th attorney general. She went on to become the longest serving attorney general in the 20th century.

Has the U.S. ever had a black attorney general?

Holder, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama, was the first African American to hold the position of U.S. Attorney General. Holder was succeeded as Attorney General by Loretta Lynch in April 2015.

Who was the first female attorney general in California?

An extraordinary woman and true trailblazer, Annette Abbott Adams was one of the first women school principals in California, one of the first two women to receive a law degree from the University of California, one of the first women to be admitted to the California Bar, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Attorney.

How long does the US attorney general serve?

United States Attorney General
Appointer	President of the United States with United States Senate advice and consent
Term length	No fixed term
Constituting instrument	28 U.S.C. § 503
Formation	September 26, 1789

Who was the first female district attorney of San Francisco?

Kamala Harris
In 2004-2010, Kamala Harris served as the first woman District Attorney in San Francisco’s history, and as the first African American woman and South Asian American woman in California to hold the office.

What’s the difference between US attorney and attorney general?

U.S. attorneys There is a U.S. attorney for each federal court district in the United States. The U.S. attorney general, who is the chief law enforcement officer in the United States and the head of the Department of Justice, has supervisory responsibility over U.S. attorneys.