What to know about Democrat Nathan Johnson following Texas attorney general win – Dallas News

What to know about Democrat Nathan Johnson following Texas attorney general win  Dallas News

Democrat Nathan Johnson ended decades of GOP control in the Texas attorney general’s office Tuesday. Johnson’s campaign said his Republican opponent, Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton, conceded to Johnson. Johnson will replace Republican Ken Paxton on Jan. 12, 2027. Paxton gave up the seat for an unsuccessful run at U.S. Senate against Democrat James Talarico. “Texans voted for an attorney general who will represent them and the interests of our state, and who will above all uphold the rule of law,” Johnson wrote in a Tuesday statement. “That’s what I intend to do.” 2026 Midterm Election: Live Texas, D-FW Results Here’s what to know about Johnson before he takes office.

He composes music From 2000 to 2007, Johnson owned a musical composition and production company. His compositions include tracks for the hit anime series Dragon Ball Z. “If you grew up watching Dragon Ball Z, you might know me better than you think: I composed the musical scores for 67 episodes and five movies, and had a great time doing it,” Johnson wrote on Facebook in June. In his free time, he also enjoys “swimming, reading boring books, and making peanut butter,” according to his website. He's a member of the Texas State Senate Johnson assumed office representing Texas' District 16 on January 8, 2019. The district covers more than