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Government

Nov. 5, 2026

Democratic victory in Texas upends balance of power in state AG litigation

Nathan Johnson's election as Texas attorney general could transform a Republican litigation powerhouse into a potential ally of California and New York, forcing GOP attorneys general to rethink their legal strategy.

Democratic victory in Texas upends balance of power in state AG litigation
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta may be two-steppin' 'round the room today.

Texas Democrats' surprise victory in Tuesday's attorney general race could dramatically reshape multistate litigation, depriving Republican attorneys general of one of their most powerful allies while potentially giving California and New York a formidable new partner.

Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton, becoming the first Democrat elected...

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