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Nathan Johnson Elected Texas Attorney General
Dragon Ball Z composer Nathan Johnson wins Texas attorney general race.
In brief
Dragon Ball Z composer Nathan Johnson wins Texas attorney general race. Democratic state senator Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton to become Texas' first Democrat attorney general since 1999. Originally reported by Complex.
Election Result
Democratic state senator Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton in Tuesday's election to become Texas' next attorney general.
Historic Win
Johnson is the first Democrat elected Texas attorney general since Dan Morales left in 1999.
Dragon Ball Z Composer
Johnson composed music for 67 episodes and five films of the English-language Dragon Ball Z.
Personal Story
Johnson recalled working on Dragon Ball Z while raising his one-year-old son.
“I had a one-year-old at the time, and I remember him sitting on my knee and stuff blowing up. He's like, 'Oh, Daddy Goku!' He thought it was super cool.”
New Role
Johnson will succeed Ken Paxton in January 2027, pledging to represent Texans' interests and uphold the rule of law.
The short version
Democratic state senator Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton to become Texas' first Democrat attorney general since 1999.
