John Bolton, a New Haven-born lawyer, is running for Connecticut Attorney General on a platform of upholding the rule of law. In a recent interview, Bolton emphasized that his guide is not political judgment, but rather what the law says.

Bolton’s Positions

Bolton has expressed support for certain positions that may surprise some, including defending transgender and abortion rights. However, he also opposes some provisions in the Connecticut TRUST Act and supports requiring voters to show IDs at the polls. He has also stated that he will defend the state’s abortion statute if it is challenged.

Bolton’s varied positions can be traced to his career focused on individual rights and concern about government overreach. He has worked on excessive force cases against the police and mishandled domestic-violence cases. Bolton began growing interested in state politics when he represented school teachers seeking exceptions to a vaccine mandate.

Contrasting with Incumbent

Bolton’s views contrast with those of incumbent Attorney General William Tong, who has filed numerous lawsuits against the Trump administration. Bolton has stated that he would not have supported Tong’s office’s successful lawsuit against Trump on tariffs and would not have joined fellow attorneys general in filing over 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration.

Bolton’s campaign message is centered around putting the law above politics. He has traveled the state to hone his message and has promised to defend agency decisions and laws that he may not personally agree with.

Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.