A 36-year-old lawyer specializing in cryptocurrency is vying for the position of state attorney general, aiming for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Letitia James.
“Letitia James has been a professional politician for over two decades, and during that time, she has repeatedly prioritized her own political agenda over the interests of New Yorkers,” Kurram Dara remarked.
“I’m running for New York Attorney General because New Yorkers deserve someone who puts them first, not someone who is consumed by their own political aspirations.”
Dara has most recently been involved in regulatory and policy matters at Bain Capital Crypto, the firm’s exclusive crypto venture fund.
In the upcoming primary, he will compete against Republican Michael Henry, who has previously run as a Republican candidate for comptroller in 2022 and has strong connections to state Republican officials.
Dara promises to put an end to legal maneuvers that seek political gain, advocate for fair law enforcement, and work towards improving the business climate to address the ongoing affordability crisis.
He also asserts that James is unfriendly toward businesses.
“The shift of the Legislature into a role of regulator and policymaker has had significant costs, most notably in New York. This has allowed Letitia James to engage in a partisan legal struggle and has escalated the expenses associated with doing business, resulting in increased prices at a time when New Yorkers are dealing with a severe affordability crisis,” he explained.
“Letitia James should not secure another term. New York needs an attorney general who will uphold the law instead of politicizing it. That’s my reason for running.”
James, aged 67, who is aiming for re-election, has pursued legal actions against former President Trump and the National Rifle Association, in addition to investigating sexual misconduct accusations that led to former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. She has also filed a lawsuit against a prominent cryptocurrency company.
Dara holds a position on the Council on Foreign Relations and is part of the advisory board for the Investor Choice Advocates Network, a nonprofit focused on tackling regulatory overreach and improving access to capital markets for small investors and entrepreneurs.
Raised in Amherst, near Buffalo, Dara obtained his bachelor’s degree from Emory University and his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Shari.
