Nominee | Ken Paxton | Justin Nelson |
Party | Republican | Democratic |
Popular vote | 4,193,207 | 3,898,098 |
Percentage | 50.57% | 47.01% |
Feb 28, 2022 · AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In the home stretch to the March 1 primary election, all eyes are on the crowded race for Texas’ attorney general. New polling this week from The Hill/Emerson College shows incumbent Ken Paxton leading the Republican primary field. Paxton’s 43% support in the poll is below the 50% needed to avoid a runoff.
Oct 22, 2018 · Democrat Justin Nelson, who is running againt Ken Paxton for attorney general, campaigns in Austin in July. Less than a year into his first term as Texas attorney general, Republican Ken Paxton was indicted by a state grand jury on three criminal charges. The Democrat challenging his re-election, Justin Nelson, has said that's the key issue as voters go …
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Feb 24, 2022 · (The Center Square) – The heir of a political dynasty faces a tough battle in his bid for Texas attorney general. George P. Bush faces incumbent Paxton, two others in …
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