Texas voters are choosing a new attorney general on November 3, 2026, the first time since Ken Paxton took office in 2015. Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson, and Libertarian Tom Oxford are running for the statewide office.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Mayes MiddletonRepublican candidate for Texas attorney general
Nathan JohnsonDemocratic candidate for Texas attorney general
Tom OxfordLibertarian candidate for Texas attorney general
Ken PaxtonIncumbent Texas attorney general leaving office to run for U.S. Senate
Mark JonesRice University political science professor
The facts
Ken Paxton has held the Texas attorney general position since 2015.12Stated by 2 sources
Paxton is leaving the office to run for U.S. Senate.12Stated by 2 sources
Mayes Middleton won the GOP primary runoff nomination, defeating Chip Roy.2
Nathan Johnson is a state senator representing parts of Dallas County.1
Johnson has served in the Texas Senate since 2019 and works as attorney and mediator.1
Mayes Middleton is a state senator representing District 11, including Galveston County and Houston area parts.1
The Texas attorney general represents state and agencies in lawsuits and defends state laws in court.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Mayes Middleton Wants to crack down on crime, hold local district attorneys accountable and expand attorney general's authority to prosecute state law violations.1
Mayes Middleton Supports aggressive immigration enforcement and deportations, including working with Trump administration on border security.1
Mayes Middleton Would pursue lawsuits against companies engaging in deceptive trade practices and investigate misuse of taxpayer funds.1
Nathan Johnson Wants to work more closely with local district attorneys to improve public safety.1
Nathan Johnson Supports border security but opposes immigration enforcement tactics he says violate constitutional rights.1
Mark Jones Texas attorney general plays pivotal role enforcing law and interpreting Constitution, with historically major national role.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas voters to elect new attorney general for first time in more than a decade
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