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Texas Attorney General Runoff: Democrats Clash Over Education and Ethics

4/22/2026

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The Texas Attorney General primary runoff on May 26 features Democratic candidates Joe Jaworski (D) and Nathan Johnson (D).
Joe Jaworski criticizes the Texas Education Freedom Accounts as unconstitutional and plans to rebuild the Attorney General's Office with qualified personnel, creating divisions on affordability, voter encouragement, and ethics.
Nathan Johnson opposes the state's Ten Commandments law and will not defend unconstitutional legislation.
The Republican runoff features Mayes Middleton (R) and Chip Roy (R), with Middleton receiving significant support.

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Story summary

The Texas Attorney General primary runoff on May 26 features Democratic candidates Joe Jaworski (D) and Nathan Johnson (D).
Joe Jaworski criticizes the Texas Education Freedom Accounts as unconstitutional and plans to rebuild the Attorney General's Office with qualified personnel, creating divisions on affordability, voter encouragement, and ethics.
Nathan Johnson opposes the state's Ten Commandments law and will not defend unconstitutional legislation.
The Republican runoff features Mayes Middleton (R) and Chip Roy (R), with Middleton receiving significant support.