The Attorney General's Race Is Texas Democrats' Best Statewide Pickup Opportunity – Texas Monthly
With Republican incumbent Ken Paxton's legal troubles, Democrats have plenty of contenders this year.
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With Republican incumbent Ken Paxton's legal troubles, Democrats have plenty of contenders this year.
Merritt is licensed in Pennsylvania. The state constitution doesn’t require the attorney general to be a licensed lawyer, but Merritt’s opponent has criticized his legal record.
A political primary in Texas to be the Republican nominee for attorney general is just days away, and a conservative activist says the crowded ballot includes Donald Trump supporters and a “Never Trumper” who deserves to lose.
Merritt is licensed in Pennsylvania. The state constitution doesn’t require the attorney general to be a licensed lawyer, but Merritt’s opponent has criticized his legal record.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under indictment for securities fraud since 2015 and is now under FBI investigation for alleged bribery and corruption. Three Republicans and five Democrats are on the ballot seeking to replace him.