Joe Jaworski and the 2026 Texas Attorney General race

Joe Jaworski (Democrat) is an attorney and former elected official from Galveston, Texas. In 2026 he is a candidate for Attorney General of Texas. He advanced from the March 3 Democratic primary and faces Nathan Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. This page is informational only and does not endorse any candidate.

Background and education

According to Ballotpedia, Jaworski resides in Galveston. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and literature from Davidson College (1984) and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law (1991). Ballotpedia lists his career experience as including ownership of the Jaworski Law Firm and prior work with Griggs and Harrison, P.C., and Simpson, Beeton, Finegan & Jaworski, L.L.P.

Public service

Ballotpedia describes Jaworski as a former mayor of Galveston. His tenure and public priorities are summarized on Ballotpedia and discussed in his own Candidate Connection responses.

2026 campaign for Attorney General

Jaworski is one of two Democrats in the May 26, 2026 runoff for attorney general, alongside Nathan Johnson, after both advanced from the March 3, 2026 primary (Ballotpedia reports Jaworski received about 26.4% in the first round of a three-way Democratic primary).Ballotpedia Stated campaign themes appear on his campaign website and in Ballotpedia’s survey responses.

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Sources & Verification

Verified: 2026-03-28