US EditionState Sen. Nathan Johnson announces bid for Texas attorney general
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 15 – Sen. Nathan Johnson aims to end Texas's nearly 30-year Democratic drought by focusing on integrity and independence in the attorney general's office, citing over 400 legislative efforts.
- On Tuesday, Nathan Johnson, State Senator from Dallas, launched his campaign to replace Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat to enter the open statewide race.
- The seat opened when Ken Paxton opted to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn in next year's GOP primary, leaving it vacant for over a decade.
- Johnson has built a legislative record, filed over 400 bills since 2018 with 134 passed, and his Texas Senate term through 2028 means he need not vacate his seat.
- Despite long-standing barriers, Johnson faces a formidable GOP opponent in the race for Texas attorney general, with no Democrat having won statewide office since 1994.
- Primary and general election contests lie ahead, with a competitive Democratic primary in March next year and a tough battle against Republican candidates in the general election.
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Sen. Nathan Johnson is running for Attorney General
State Sen. Nathan Johnson, who represents most of Oak Lawn, announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. The seat is currently held by Ken Paxton, who is not running for re-election. Instead, he is seeking to unseat Sen. John Cornyn on the Republican side. Johnson has an uphill battle. A Democrat hasn’t won statewide office in Texas since 1994. In the primary he will face former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski, who ran fo…
Sen. Nathan Johnson is running for Attorney General - Dallas Voice
State Sen. Nathan Johnson, who represents most of Oak Lawn, announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. The seat is currently held by Ken Paxton, who is not running for re-election. Instead, he is seeking to unseat Sen. John Cornyn on the Republican side. Johnson has an uphill battle. A Democrat hasn’t won statewide office in Texas since 1994. In the primary he will face former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski, who ran fo…
Sen. Nathan Johnson announces bid for Texas attorney general
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. In a statement, a spokesperson for his campaign said he will focus on "restoring integrity" to the Office of the Attorney General. "Senator Johnson currently represents nearly 1 million constituents in Dallas County in the Texas Senate and has led major legislative efforts on energy, healthcare and government accountabil…
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