The election isn't until 2012, but a Scranton-area prosecutor is the first candidate to announce for Pennsylvania Attorney General.

Tom Corbett resigned as Attorney General when he was sworn in as governor on Jan. 18.

Corbett nominated Pittsburgh federal prosecutor Linda L. Kelly to succeed him as Attorney General on Feb. 8 but Kelly has not been confirmed yet by the State Senate.

William H. Ryan Jr. is currently serving as Acting Attorney General.

Kathleen Granahan Kane Announces Candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General