Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election
KERA News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat Nathan Johnson and Republican Mayes Middleton are set to compete for Texas attorney general in the November election, following their victories in their respective party runoffs.
- Johnson, a Dallas state senator, secured nearly 60% of the Democratic runoff vote, while Middleton, a state senator from the 11th district, received about 56% in the Republican primary.
- The race is to replace outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton, who won a Senate runoff election; the GOP contest heavily featured debates over MAGA credentials, with Middleton branding himself as a strong Trump supporter.
- Middleton leveraged personal wealth and campaign funds to bolster his campaign, while Johnson's fundraising was more modest, reflecting typical Democratic challenges in statewide Texas races.
- Johnson has a legislative record of authoring numerous bills since 2019, and Middleton is noted for his business background in oil, gas, and agriculture, as well as community involvement.