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He personally called state attorneys general to recommend hires for positions he presciently understood were key, like solicitors general, the unsung litigators who represent states before the U.S.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

The hearing was held to consider the re-nomination of Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, a Democrat, along with the nominations of two Republicans, Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, the solicitors general of Virginia and Utah, respectively.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

Georgia lawmakers can already impeach district attorneys and solicitors general — elected prosecutors in some Georgia counties who handle lower-level cases.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

The organizations hired a former U.S. solicitor general and two former Texas solicitors general to take the case to the Supreme Court.

From Washington Post • May 31, 2022

While it is not unusual for solicitors general to leave as the Supreme Court winds down its term, Mr. Francisco would be the second high-ranking official to depart in the coming months.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2020