Robert W. Fioretti, a Chicago attorney and former Chicago alderman, is running as the Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general. He faces Democrat Kwame Raoul in the Nov. 3 general election.
Fioretti, who switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2022, has said his decision was rooted in values.
He is certified for the ballot.
Candidate information
- Full name: Robert W. Fioretti
- Born: March 8, 1953, Chicago
- Party: Republican
- Education: Mendel Catholic High School (1971); bachelor's degree in political science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1975); juris doctor, Northern Illinois University (1978)
- Current roles: Attorney at Disparti Law Group (since 2023); adjunct professor of law at Northern Illinois University
Experience and public service
Fioretti served as alderman for Chicago's 2nd Ward from 2007 to 2015, according to BallotReady. He also served as 2nd Ward Democratic committeeman for the Cook County Democratic Party.
His legal career includes work as a senior supervising attorney in Chicago Mayor Harold Washington's administration, according to BallotReady. He was a law partner at Roth Fioretti LLC from 2014 to 2023.
On the issues
Fioretti's policy positions, as stated on his campaign website and in candidate questionnaire responses, include:
Criminal justice and public safety: Fioretti said he wants to revisit the SAFE-T Act's electronic-monitoring and judicial-discretion guidelines, which he believes are too lenient. He said he would use the attorney general's office to "stand up for crime victims instead of violent criminals" and examine statewide use of grand juries to increase prosecution of public corruption and violent crime. He said he supports recent legislation increasing maximum prison sentences for those who use illegal guns to commit violent crimes.
Government reform and accountability: Fioretti's campaign said it would withdraw from lawsuits filed by Raoul that, in Fioretti's view, impede law enforcement or interfere with election integrity. The campaign also said it would drop suits that target law-abiding gun owners or substitute the attorney general's judgment for parental decision-making on education, health care and child welfare. He said he would hold government accountable by exposing corruption and ensuring transparency at all levels.
Consumer protection, civil rights and education: Fioretti said he would protect consumers and families from fraud, scams and corporate abuse. He said he would safeguard civil rights and enforce laws guaranteeing equal access and fair treatment for students and families.
Endorsements
The following organizations have endorsed Fioretti, according to BallotReady:
- Illinois - Lake County GOP
- Illinois - Madison County GOP
NaperToday's candidate questionnaire was sent to Robert W. Fioretti's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 12, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from his public campaign website and public records.
