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Less than two weeks before the primary elections, the five Democratic candidates running for state attorney general -- Richard Brodsky, Sean Coffey, Eric Dinallo, Kathleen Rice and Eric Schneiderman -- are making their final push to the public.

Yet it is not certain whether the breakneck campaigning and the barrage of radio, television and print ads are paying off for the primary contenders?

"It's probably not a surprise that, particularly in a crowded field with as many candidates as we have, that voters don't have the chance to focus," said Rockefeller Institute Deputy Director Bob Ward. "A lot of people aren't sure who they might vote for even in the governor's race, yet the polls show."

All that indecision usually pays off for the candidate with the most cash...

"Whoever has the money to spend on a lot of advertising will have a significant advantage," said Ward.

With dozens of debates, public forums and interviews already under their belts, the candidates have received a plenty of free publicity, with another big event coming up on Tuesday.

NY1 will be hosting the only live, statewide televised debate between the five candidates one week before the primary.

Ward said it is important for New Yorkers to make an informed decision when they cast their vote because the next attorney general will have a lot on his or her plate.

"Whether it be environmental issues, consumer affairs, civil rights issues, Medicaid and other health care issues," said Ward.

They are all areas certain to come up during Tuesday's Democratic debate.

There is another candidate running for the office -- Republican and Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan does not have to worry about a primary contest. He is already busy campaigning for the general election, but Ward thinks it will be an uphill climb.

"Whoever wins this Democratic primary will certainly have a big advantage going into November, just in terms of voter enrollment across the state," said Ward.

If history is an indicator, the outcome of this race may help determine more than just New York's next attorney general, as it could have implications for the 2014 gubernatorial race.

"The attorney general often has the opportunity to run for higher office ,as Eliot Spitzer did and Andrew Cuomo is now seeking to do," said Ward. "So it can be a very important stepping stone."

For now, the current attorney general has remained mum on who he would like to see take his place, now that he's running for governor. Andrew Cuomo has said he is watching all the campaigns but will not commit to endorsing anyone before the primary on September 14 primary. Yet perhaps Tuesday's debate will help him make up his mind.