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State Sen. Nathan Johnson announces bid for Texas attorney general
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 15 – Sen. Nathan Johnson aims to end nearly 30 years without a Democratic statewide win by restoring integrity and focusing on healthcare and consumer protection, campaign says.
- On Monday, State Sen. Nathan Johnson declared his bid for Texas attorney general, becoming the first Democrat to officially enter the open race.
- Because Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s GOP primary opened the office for the first time in over a decade, in a state where no Democrat has won statewide since 1994.
- Johnson said he would prioritize investigating Medicaid fraud and enforcing consumer protection laws; he noted that 20% of adult Texans lack health insurance and said `The way power is held and used is changing dramatically,`
- In the GOP primary, three contenders—Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton and Aaron Reitz—have declared, and Johnson also faces a competitive Democratic primary in March.
- Johnson said he hopes a similar midterm environment focused on rule-of-law shifts will draw right-leaning voters, and Democratic consultant Matt Angle expects Roland Gutierrez and Justin Nelson to consider joining.
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By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2025 “Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson announces run for attorney general” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. …
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