In his resignation statement, Hunter said, "It has been a distinct and absolute privilege of a lifetime to serve as the state's attorney general." "Regrettably, certain personal matters that are becoming public will become a distraction for this office. The office of attorney general is one of the most important positions in state government," Hunter said. "I cannot allow a personal issue to overshadow the vital work the attorneys, agents and support staff do on behalf of Oklahomans." Hunter's communications director, Alex Gerszewski, in a phone call with CNBC declined to share any more details about why the attorney general was resigning.