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Democrat Nathan Johnson elected Texas attorney general

Nathan Johnson, a Democrat, was elected Texas attorney general in the November 3 midterm elections. He is the state's first Democratic attorney general since 1994.

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When
November 3, 2026
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Reported by 2 outlets

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  • Nathan JohnsonElected Texas attorney general

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  • Nathan Johnson was elected Texas attorney general on November 3, 2026.2
  • Johnson is the first Democratic Texas attorney general since 1994.2
  • Johnson composed the musical scores for 67 episodes and five movies of Dragon Ball Z's English dub.2

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  • Nathan Johnson Composing for Dragon Ball Z influenced his direction and connected him with Texans.2

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  • ‘Dragon Ball Z’ composer elected Texas attorney general amid blue wave

    Entertainment Weekly

  • Texas' New Attorney General Composed the Soundtrack for 67 Episodes of Dragon Ball Z's English Dub

    IGN

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  1. ‘Dragon Ball Z’ composer elected Texas attorney general amid blue wave Entertainment Weekly Not rated, November 4, 2026
  2. Texas' New Attorney General Composed the Soundtrack for 67 Episodes of Dragon Ball Z's English Dub IGN Not rated, November 4, 2026

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