Attorney general to seek second term

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced his plans to run for re-election at an event in Milwaukee Monday.

Van Hollen, a Republican, said during his announcement that he has the support of 50 district attorneys and more than 60 sheriffs.

In a statement, Van Hollen said he was ""pleased"" with the work he did during his first term and is ""committed to preserving the rule of law"" if elected for a second term.

Scott Hassett, a Democratic lawyer and former Department of Natural Resources secretary, has said he plans to run against Van Hollen in November.