Nathan Johnson and the 2026 Texas Attorney General race

Nathan Johnson (Democrat) is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 16 in the Dallas area. He assumed office on January 8, 2019; his current Senate term ends January 9, 2029. In 2026 he is a candidate for Attorney General of Texas. He advanced from the March 3 Democratic primary and faces Joe Jaworski 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, Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. His professional experience includes work as a litigator and mediator at Thompson Coburn LLP. Ballotpedia also notes he composed musical scores for the television program Dragon Ball Z.

Texas Senate

Johnson’s committee assignments by session—including roles on Business & Commerce, Jurisprudence, Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs, and others—are listed on Ballotpedia. His Capitol biography and contact information appear on the Texas Senate website.

2026 campaign for Attorney General

Johnson is one of two Democrats in the May 26, 2026 runoff for attorney general, alongside Joe Jaworski, after both advanced from the March 3, 2026 primary (Ballotpedia reports Johnson led the first round with about 48.1% of the vote in the three-way Democratic primary).Ballotpedia Stated campaign themes appear in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey and on his campaign website.

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Sources & Verification

Verified: 2026-03-28