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2022 Texas Attorney General election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Attorney General

Ken Paxton
Republican



The 2022 Texas Attorney General election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of Texas. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is not term-limited as Texas does not prescribe term limits for state-wide elected officials. He is running for reelection.[1][2] Paxton is under an ethics cloud and has drawn several intra-party challengers who have made his legal troubles a centerpiece of their primary campaigns and point of distinction, while not distinguishing themselves on their ideology.[citation needed]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican candidates[a]

Withdrawn

Endorsements

George P. Bush
Former U.S. Executive Branch Officials
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
State Representatives
  • Stefani Carter, former State Representative from Texas's 102nd district (2011-2015)[7]
  • Sam Harless, State Representative from Texas's 126th district (2019-present)[7]
  • Doug Miller, former State Representative from Texas's 73rd district (2009-2017)[7]
Local Officials
Organizations
Individuals
Ken Paxton
Former Presidents
U.S. Cabinet-level Officials[14]
  • John Ashcroft, former U.S. Attorney General (2001-2005), former U.S. Senator from Missouri (1995-2001), former Chair of the National Governors Association (1991-1992), former Governor of Missouri (1985-1993), former Attorney General of Missouri (1977-1985) and former Auditor of Missouri (1973-1975)
  • John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence (2020-2021), U.S. Representative for Texas's 4th congressional district (2015-2020), former Mayor of Heath (2004-2012) and former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas (2007-2008)
  • Scott Turner, former Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (2019-2021)
U.S. Senators[14]
U.S. Representatives[14]
Statewide officials[14]
State Senators[14]
State Representatives[14]
  • Rick Green, former Texas State Representative (1999-2003)
  • Dan Flynn, former Texas State Representative (2003-2021)
  • Matt Schaefer, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • David Simpson, former Texas State Representative (2011-2017)
  • Steve Toth, Texas State Representative (2019-present)
  • James White, Texas State Representative (2011-present)
  • Rick Miller, former Texas State Representative (2013-2021)
  • Ed Thompson, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Phil King, Texas State Representative (1999-present)
  • Ron Simmons, former Texas State Representative (2013-2019)
  • Jeff Leach, Texas State Representative (2015-present)
  • James Frank, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Scott Sanford, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Jodie Anne Laubenberg, Texas State Representative (2003-2019)
  • Stephanie Klick, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Jonathan Stickland, former Texas State Representative (2013-2021)
  • Matt Krause, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Bill Zedler, former Texas State Representative (2003-2009; 2011–2021)
  • Craig Goldman, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative (2013-present)
  • Tony Dale, former Texas State Representative (2013-2019)
  • Matt Rinaldi, former Texas State Representative (2015-2019)
  • Molly White, former Texas State Representative (2015-2017)
  • Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Representative (2015-present)
Local Officials[14]
  • Erick Erickson, former Member of the Macon City Council (2007-2011)
  • Mark Keough, Montgomery County County Judge (2019-) and former Texas State Representative (2015-2019)
Individuals[14]
Organizations[14]
Eva Guzman
State-wide Officals
  • Thomas R. Phillips, Former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1988-2004)[15]
  • Wallace B. Jefferson, Former Associate Justice (2001-2004) and Former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2004-2013)[15]
  • Ruby Kless Sondock, Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1982) (Democratic)[15]
  • Craig Enoch, Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1993-2003)[15]
  • Deborah Hankinson, Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1997-2002)[15]
  • Harriet O'Neill, Former Judge of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals of Texas (1995-1998) and Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1999-2010)[15]
  • Dale Wainwright, Former District Judge of the 334th Civil Court of Harris County, Texas (1999-2003) and Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2003-2012)[15]
  • Scott Brister, Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2003-2009)[15]
  • David Medina, Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2004-2012)[15]
  • Phil Johnson, Former Chief Justice of the 7th Court of Appeals of Texas (2002-2005) and Former Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2005-2018)[15]
Local Officals
Organization
  • Texans for Lawsuit Reform[5]
Louie Gohmert
State Representatives

Polling

Graphical summary

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[b]
Margin
of error
George P.
Bush
Louie
Gohmert
Eva
Guzman
Matt
Krause
Ken
Paxton
Other Undecided
YouGov/UT January 28 – February 7, 2022 375 (LV) ± 5.1% 21% 15% 16% 47% 1%
UT Tyler January 18–25, 2022 503 (LV) ± 5.1% 19% 8% 7% 33% 33%
YouGov/UH January 14–24, 2022 490 (LV) ± 3.7% 16% 13% 8% 39% 24%
November 23, 2021 Krause withdraws from the race
UT Tyler November 9–16, 2021 401 (LV) ± 5.3% 32% 7% 46% 7% 8%
YouGov/UT/TT October 22–31, 2021 554 (RV) ± 4.2% 16% 2% 3% 48% 3% 27%
YouGov/TXHPF October 14–27, 2021 405 (LV) ± 4.9% 17% 6% 2% 50% 25%
UT Tyler September 7–14, 2021 348 (LV) ± 6.7% 28% 5% 43% 14% 10%
UT Tyler June 20–29, 2021 337 (LV) ± 6.1% 34% 4% 42% 12% 8%

Results

Republican primary results[20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George P. Bush
Republican Louie Gohmert
Republican Eva Guzman
Republican Ken Paxton (incumbent)
Total votes

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Joe Jaworski
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
State Representatives
Labor unions
Individuals
Newspapers and other media
Lee Merritt
U.S. Senators
Organizations
  • Texas Organizing Project[34]
Rochelle Garza
State Representatives
Newspapers and other media
Organizations

Polling

Graphical summary

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[b]
Margin
of error
Mike
Fields
Rochelle
Garza
Joe
Jaworski
Lee
Merritt
S. T-Bone
Raynor
Other Undecided
YouGov/UT January 28 – February 7, 2022 332 (LV) ± 5.4% 11% 41% 24% 15% 6% 3%
UT Tyler January 18–25, 2022 460 (LV) ± 5.4% 7% 11% 11% 6% 4% 61%
YouGov/UH January 14–24, 2022 616 (LV) ± 3.3% 6% 13% 10% 7% 6% 57%
YouGov/UT/TT October 22–31, 2021 436 (RV) ± 4.7% 14% 8% 6% 72%
YouGov/TXHPF October 14–27, 2021 – (LV) 20% 20% 60%

Results

Democratic primary results[20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Fields
Democratic Rochelle Mercedes Garza
Democratic Joe Jaworski
Democratic Lee Merritt
Democratic S. T-Bone Raynor
Total votes

Libertarian convention

Candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Battleground January 12, 2022

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[b]
Margin
of error
Ken
Paxton (R)
Justin
Nelson (D)
Undecided
Data for Progress (D)[A] September 15–22, 2020 726 (LV) ± 3.6% 41% 37% 22%

Notes

  1. ^ The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
  2. ^ a b c Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by the Defend Students Action Fund

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "TEXAS". Stateageelections.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. ^ Gates, Billy (June 10, 2021). "Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces bid for re-election in 2022". Kxan.com. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "George P. Bush announces bid for Texas attorney general". The Hill. June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Roy, Reagan (November 22, 2021). "IT'S OFFICIAL: US Rep. Louie Gohmert announces he's running for Texas Attorney General". CBS. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Patrick, Svitek (June 21, 2021). "Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, officially starts campaign for attorney general". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Svitek, Patrick (November 23, 2021). "Republican state Rep. Matt Krause drops out of attorney general's race to run for Tarrant County district attorney". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Leaders From Across Texas Have Endorsed George P. Bush". Georgepbush.com. June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "George P. Bush Scrubs Endorsement From Indicted Sheriff Linked to the Oath Keepers". Rolling Stone. 2021-11-22.
  9. ^ Wildstein, David (November 15, 2021). "Bramnick raising money for George P. Bush in Texas race". Newjerseyglobe.com.
  10. ^ "HANAK ENDORSES GEORGE P. BUSH FOR TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL". Kwhi.com. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "ACU seeks political balance, but Texas AG candidate Merritt on historic mission". Abilene Reporter News. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  12. ^ @TexasYRs (19 October 2021). "Texas YRs are proud to endorse @georgepbush in his bid to be Texas' next Attorney General. Commissioner Bush has be…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Ward, Myah (July 26, 2021). "Trump endorses scandal-plagued Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general". Politico. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Endorsements". Kenpaxton.com. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j @EvaGuzmanForAG (3 August 2021). "I'm proud to announce the endorsement of 10 former Texas Supreme Court Justices. Appointed by Republican governors,…" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 January 2022 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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  18. ^ Taylor, Goldenstein (November 22, 2021). "State Rep. Matt Krause decides to run for Tarrant District Attorney, not Texas AG". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  19. ^ @KyleBiedermann (21 January 2022). "1/3 I am excited to endorse my friend and a true patriot @LouieGohmertTX1 for Texas Attorney General! He has faithf…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ a b "Candidate Information". Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  21. ^ Bureau, Austin; Goldenstein, Taylor (January 6, 2022). "Once a Republican, ex-Harris County judge Mike Fields running for Texas AG as a Democrat". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 23, 2022. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ Svitek, Patrick (November 1, 2021). "Former ACLU lawyer Rochelle Garza decides to run for attorney general after redistricting upends congressional campaign". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  23. ^ Grieder, Erica (September 16, 2020). "Grieder: Texas AG Paxton draws 2022 challenger who vows to work across the aisle". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  24. ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 13, 2021). "Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt, a Democrat, launches campaign against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton". Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  25. ^ "Qualified Candidates". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  26. ^ "BIDEN AND TRUMP ARE RUNNING NECK AND NECK IN ARIZONA, FLORIDA, AND TEXAS" (PDF). Filesforprogress.org. September 22, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  27. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Endorsements". Joe Jaworski Official Campaign Website. 4 March 2021.
  28. ^ Joe Jaworski [@JaworskiForTX] (1 February 2022). "I proudly share the news that I have received the endorsement of Iron Workers Local Unions #66, #84, #135, #263, & #482 for our campaign to restore integrity to the #TXAG. I am proud to stand with labor unions across TX & gratefully accept these endorsements. #TexasIronWorkers" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 February 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. ^ Joe Jaworski [@JaworskiForTX] (12 February 2022). "Proud as can be to have the United Steelworkers @USWLocal131 endorsement for our campaign for the consequential office of Texas Attorney General. It stand will the Steelworkers and am grateful for their support! Onward!" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 February 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. ^ "Opinion: We recommend in the Democratic primary for Texas attorney general". The Dallas Morning News. February 10, 2022. We recommend Galveston lawyer Joe Jaworski in this crowded Democratic primary for Texas attorney general.
  31. ^ a b "March 1 Democratic Primary Endorsements (No Filler)". The Austin Chronicle. 10 February 2022.
  32. ^ The Editorial Board (13 February 2022). "Editorial: We recommend Joe Jaworski for Texas Attorney General in Democratic primary". Houston Chronicle.
  33. ^ "Bernie endorses Lee Merritt for Texas Attorney General". Instagram. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  34. ^ "Texas Organizing Project endorses Merritt for AG". Texas Signal. December 17, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  35. ^ Rochelle Garza [@RochelleMGarza] (22 January 2022). "I am proud to receive the support of @VikkiGoodwinTX. She has always been a champion for improving the lives of Texans and has worked extensively on lowering healthcare costs, investing in public education and defending our right to vote. ¡She se puede! 💪🏽" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 January 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  36. ^ "Latino Victory Fund endorses Rochelle Garza for Texas Attorney General". Texas Signal. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  37. ^ "Texas College Democrats endorse candidates for statewide office". 19 January 2022.
  38. ^ "Politics1 - Online Guide to Texas Politics".
  39. ^ "The Battles for Attorney General". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
Official campaign websites