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Jaworski Joins Johnson in Texas Democratic Bid for Attorney General

Their campaigns set up a competitive Democratic primary to challenge a crowded Republican field for Paxton’s open seat.

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State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, announced Tuesday he is running for Texas attorney general. 
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Overview

  • Former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski announced his second run for attorney general, joining State Sen. Nathan Johnson as the first Democratic contenders in the 2026 race.
  • Johnson declared his campaign last week and pledged to restore public confidence in the attorney general’s office without giving up his state Senate seat, which runs through 2028.
  • Jaworski said he will leverage his legal practice and mayoral experience to prioritize voting access, consumer protections and anti-corruption efforts.
  • On the Republican side, State Sens. Mayes Middleton, Joan Huffman and former DOJ official Aaron Reitz have launched campaigns to succeed Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate.
  • No Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994, making the upcoming attorney general contest a critical barometer for party resurgence ahead of the 2026 midterms.