Republican candidate for state attorney general Michael Henry said he is looking to create a balance in state government as he hopes to beat out Democratic incumbent Letitia James this November.

During an appearance on ā€œMornings On 1ā€ Monday, Henry told Pat Kiernan that he feels the attorney general’s office has been used as a stepping stone to the governorship for far too long and he is hoping to change that.

ā€œI, as a political outsider, and not a career politician, want to restore a level of competency, efficiency and integrity to the office, that I believe it’s lacking,ā€ Henry said.

ā€œI believe this office could do a lot of good for the people of the state of New York and it’s been more used as a stepping stone for politicians than it has been to do the work of the people,ā€ he added.

In the wide-ranging interview, the two discussed Henry’s feelings regarding the investigation into misconduct allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his day-one priorities should he win the election and his qualifications for the position.

NY1 has invited James to appear on ā€œMornings On 1,ā€ but no date has been set.