Overview

• The open-seat contest opened when Ken Paxton opted to run against Sen. John Cornyn instead of seeking reelection as attorney general
• Johnson has represented North Texas in the state Senate since 2018 and emphasizes impartial legal service for all Texans
• His legislative record includes a 2021 law restoring Texas power to regulate health insurance premiums and new e-cigarette sale rules
• Johnson’s Senate term runs through 2028, allowing him to remain in office unless he secures the AG nomination
• Republican contenders already in the race include state Sens. Mayes Middleton and Joan Huffman and former DOJ official Aaron Reitz