In what he called an effort to restore integrity to the office, state Sen. Nathan Johnson on Tuesday launched a campaign to replace Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general. “It is significant that Ken Paxton has abused the office,

Republican Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn instead of seeking another term as Texas attorney general.

Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson, launched his bid for Texas Attorney General on Monday. He now faces an uphill battle fighting for a position that the GOP has staunchly held for the last three decades.