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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 5, 2026

Texas’ incoming AG vows to end Ken Paxton’s ‘instrument of persecution’

Part of: Texas Senate: Paxton vs. Talarico →
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In the 2026 Texas midterm elections, Democratic candidates achieved historic victories in statewide races, including the U.S. Senate and Attorney General seats. James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate by a margin of 55.1 percent to 43 percent, ending a Republican statewide win streak that began in 1994. Concurrently, Nathan Johnson was elected as Texas' incoming Attorney General, pledging to shift the office's legal priorities away from those established during Ken Paxton's tenure. Talarico's win was attributed to a broad coalition of urban, suburban, and South Texas voters, while Republicans noted a decrease in turnout among rural and evangelical constituencies.

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  • James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in the midterm election.
  • Talarico won with 55.1 percent of the vote compared to Paxton's 43 percent.
  • The victory represents the first time a Democrat has won a statewide race in Texas since 1994.
  • Nathan Johnson is the incoming Texas Attorney General.
  • The Democratic coalition included support from large cities, suburbs, and South Texas.

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  • Nathan Johnson stated he would stop the practice of suing out-of-state doctors who provide reproductive healthcare.
  • Donald Trump won Texas by 13.7 percentage points in 2024.
  • James Talarico is the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988.

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