
Texas AG race set: Johnson and Middleton vie for Paxton’s seat
Democrat Nathan Johnson and Republican Mayes Middleton won their party primaries and will face off in November to determine Texas's next attorney general, succeeding Ken Paxton. Johnson led the Democratic runoff while Middleton led the GOP contest; both campaigns centered on loyalty to Trump and the MAGA agenda, with funding and campaign strategy playing notable roles as the general election approaches.