Office Directory

Every state (plus Washington DC and the US territories) has an Attorney General, who is the highest-ranking legal and law enforcement officer in the state.

test: Leads the municipal police department and implements public-safety policy set by local leaders.

Local prosecutor who decides whether to bring criminal charges and represents the government in court.

Local lawmaking body that passes ordinances, approves budgets, and oversees city services.

Local official who serves court papers, executes warrants, and may provide security; powers vary by locality.

Local public-safety official with duties defined by state law and local ordinances.

Elected local lawmaker who debates and votes on legislation and represents constituents.

Leads the local executive branch or a key executive office, managing agencies and budgets.

Leads the local executive branch or a key executive office, managing agencies and budgets.

Local prosecutor who decides whether to bring criminal charges and represents the government in court.

Official responsible for administering elections, maintaining voter rolls, and certifying results.

Judge or justice serving in the federal judiciary, which resolves disputes under federal law.

Elected federal lawmaker who debates and votes on legislation and represents constituents.

Trial-level judicial officer who manages cases, hears evidence, and issues rulings; selection and terms vary by state.

City’s chief executive who proposes budgets, manages departments, and signs local laws.

Trial-level judicial officer who manages cases, hears evidence, and issues rulings; selection and terms vary by state.

Governing or regulatory body that sets policy, oversees agencies, or manages public institutions.

Leads the federal executive branch, sets national priorities, signs or vetoes bills, commands the armed forces, and appoints top officials and judges.

Leads the local executive branch or a key executive office, managing agencies and budgets.

Locally elected board that sets district policies, approves budgets, and hires the superintendent.

County’s chief law enforcement officer who runs the jail, serves court papers, and patrols unincorporated areas.

Governing or regulatory body that sets policy, oversees agencies, or manages public institutions.

Leads the local executive branch or a key executive office, managing agencies and budgets.

Member of the U.S. House who drafts, debates, and votes on federal laws and helps constituents with federal agencies.

Member of the U.S. Senate who debates and votes on federal laws, confirms nominees, and oversees the executive branch.

City’s chief executive who proposes budgets, manages departments, and signs local laws.