Letitia James suspends New York gubernatorial campaign

FILE – In this Friday May 21, 2021, file photo, New York Attorney General Letitia James acknowledges questions from journalists at a news conference in…

FILE – In this Friday May 21, 2021, file photo, New York Attorney General Letitia James acknowledges questions from journalists at a news conference in New York. James has announced that she is running for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Posted: Dec 9, 2021 / 12:17 PM EST

Updated: Dec 9, 2021 / 12:19 PM EST

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 2022 Governor’s race.

I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general.

There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job.

I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected me to do.
— Tish James (@TishJames) December 9, 2021

In a tweet, James said “there were a number of important investigations underway” and that she will seek re-election as attorney general to see them through.

“I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected me to do,” she said.

The attorney general only announced she was running for governor in late October.

The 62-year-old is the first woman elected as New York’s attorney general and the first Black person to serve in the role.