Regulator who backed Drudge crackdown might be next California AG

By Rudy Takala

Published October 14, 2016 11:00pm ET

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Regulator who backed Drudge crackdown might be next California AG — Ann Ravel is chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission and a former chairwoman of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) | Rich Pedroncelli

The Federal Election Commission member who sought to regulate online political speech is a top candidate under consideration by California Gov. Jerry Brown for a possible appointment as state attorney general, according to experts in the state and in Washington, D.C.

FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel could become the next AG of the state if the incumbent, Kamala Harris, wins election to the Senate next month.

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