Member of the Texas Senate for District 11 since 2023.
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Texas: Attorney General
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
The state's lawyer. Represents Texas in court, issues legal opinions to state agencies, and enforces child support and consumer protection laws. It is a 4-year term.
This race is on every Texas ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Source: Texas Secretary of State
Results
Nov. 3, 2026 general election · All resultsUnofficial winnerUnofficial results, as of Nov 04, 2026 17:14
52.4%5,102,010 votes26.8% of registered voters
46.0%4,479,898 votes23.5% of registered voters
1.7%164,318 votes0.9% of registered voters
9,746,226 votes counted · 19,041,684 registered voters · 51.2% turnout · Source: Texas Secretary of State, Election Night Returns (unofficial)
2026 Candidates
3 certified for the general electionNJ
Member of the Texas Senate for District 16 since 2019.
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Texas. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
| Issue | Mayes Middleton R | Nathan Johnson D | Tom Oxford L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Abortion & Reproductive Policy | Supports upholding Texas pro-life laws. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Drugs, Fentanyl & Addiction | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Crime & Public Safety | Supports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and higher bonds for dangerous offenders. (source) | Proposes working with district attorneys to use the powers of the office on public safety. (source) | Research in progress |
| Guns & Second Amendment | Opposes requiring government permission or a tax for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Immigration & Border Security | Calls for arresting and deporting violent criminals who entered the country illegally. (source) | Supports the attorney general assisting federal border enforcement as appropriate and blocking federal actions that go too far. (source) | Research in progress |
| Government Ethics & Money in Politics | Proposes enforcing the open records act so taxpayers can see how public money is spent. (source) | Proposes investigating and prosecuting officials of any political party for corruption to preserve the integrity of public service. (source) | Research in progress |
| Elections, Voting & Redistricting | Calls for ensuring that only legally qualified U.S. citizens vote in Texas elections. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Civil Rights & Equal Treatment | Research in progress | Proposes using the office to defend and restore individual rights and freedoms and uphold the Constitution. (source) | Research in progress |
| LGBTQ+ Policy | Proposes opposing what the campaign calls gender ideology in the education of children. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| AI, Technology & Privacy | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Economy & Cost of Living | Proposes suing corporations for deceptive trade practices to protect consumers. (source) | Proposes enforcing consumer protection and competition laws and serving as an independent advocate for consumers and businesses. (source) | Research in progress |
| Taxes | Opposes the use of tax dollars for purposes the campaign says conflict with Texas values. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Energy & the Electric Grid | Supports protecting oil and gas jobs and Texas energy independence. (source) | Research in progress | Research in progress |
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