1990 New York Attorney General election

The 1990 New York State Attorney General election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect a candidate to the position of Attorney General. Democratic nominee and incumbent Attorney General Robert Abrams defeated Republican nominee Bernard C. Smith, resulting in the re-election of Abrams to the position of Attorney General.

Candidates

 * Robert Abrams, incumbent Attorney General (Democratic)
 * Bernard C. Smith, former State Senator from Northport (Republican)
 * Robert F. Nolan (Right to Life)
 * Margaret Fries (Libertarian)
 * Fred Newman (New Alliance)
 * Natalie Harris (Socialist Workers)