The incumbent, Dan Rayfield, was sworn in on December 31, 2024, replacing Ellen Rosenblum, a Democrat who was re-elected in 2020 and resigned one week before the end of her term.

[2] The attorney general represents the state of Oregon in all court actions and other legal proceedings in which it is a party or has an interest.

[3] The attorney general provides written opinions upon any question of law in which any government entity within the state may have an interest when requested by the governor, any state agency official or any member of the legislature, but is prohibited by law from rendering opinions or giving legal advice to any other persons or agencies.

[4] Through the newly created Justice Department, the attorney general would now have control and supervision of all civil actions and legal proceedings in which the state was a party or interested.

[4] The following table provides a list of the individuals who have served as Oregon Attorney General, with party affiliation and dates of service.