Sen. Joan Huffman joins GOP field vying to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general

Republicans Queuing Up for 2026 Primary to Succeed Ken Paxton as Texas AG

Texas State Senator Joan Huffman added her name to the growing list of Republicans vying to succeed Ken Paxton as the next attorney general for the Lone Star State. Paxton is not running for re-election and will run to unseat Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the 2026 Republican Primary Election. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Huffman seeks to replace Paxton as AG

State Sen. Joan Huffman, a Houston Republican who is one of the longest-tenured members of the Texas Senate, announced her bid for attorney general Monday, making her the third high-profile

Huffman to Run for Attorney General

Qualifications and Experience HOUSTON – Senator Joan Huffman, former state prosecutor, District Court Judge, and conservative State Senator, announced her candidacy for Texas Attorney General today. Huffman made the following statement: “I will be elected Attorney General because I am the best-qualified, most experienced candidate who understands the intricacies of every function of state government. “For 13 years, I was an Assistant District At…

Texas Sen. Joan Huffman announces 2026 attorney general race bid, touts prosecutorial experience

HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) — Texas State Sen. Joan Huffman, a Houston-area Republican former prosecutor and district court judge, is running for Texas attorney general in the 2026 election, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton who will be stepping down.

Senator Joan Huffman launches bid for Texas Attorney General - KXAN Austin

Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General

Huffman joins a field that already includes State Sen. Mayes Middleton and former U.S. Department of Justice official Aaron Reitz. The post Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General appeared first on Texas Scorecard.