Joe Jaworski
Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Texas
Texas Democratic Attorney General nominee?
$34.5K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
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$34.5KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Texas (law degree; graduated 1991)
Notable personal detailsJoseph S. (Joe) Jaworski is a Texas attorney, mediator, and former mayor of Galveston. He is the principal of The Jaworski Law Firm and has run as a Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, including in 2022 and again in the 2026 cycle. His legal career has included trial work and mediation, and he has been active in Texas public affairs through local government and statewide campaigns.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding social programs and workers’ economic protections, including higher wages, protecting the right to organize, and expanding Medicaid to bring federal dollars to Texas and lower local taxes. Emphasizes using government tools to strengthen public education and affordability for families. No explicit advocacy for major tax cuts or for dramatically higher taxes on the wealthy is stated in the cited materials.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid to bring federal funds to Texas, save rural hospitals, and lower local taxes. Commits to defending access to affordable care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions, and opposing restrictions on reproductive health.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants’ constitutional rights, treating Dreamers and asylum seekers with dignity, and opposing policies that restricted asylum access (e.g., Remain in Mexico). Seeks to focus enforcement on cartels and criminal smuggling operations rather than targeting immigrant families and favors measures to restore benefits for Dreamers (in-state tuition).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports abortion as a health-care decision between a patient and their doctor, endorses returning to the Roe v. Wade standard of care up to fetal viability, opposes Texas’s recent restrictive bans, and says he would not criminalize people who seek abortions or abortion providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports using science and technology to fight climate change while responsibly managing Texas energy resources. Backs clean energy initiatives, incentives for clean energy, and holding polluters accountable. Emphasizes balancing environmental protection with economic strength.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports common-sense gun safety measures and responsible gun ownership paired with stronger safety standards, and refuses support from the gun lobby. The campaign says the candidate will defend laws that prioritize the safety of Texas children and communities.
Latest News
Joe Jaworski is running in the Texas Democratic primary for attorney general, where he is one of three candidates seeking the open seat. Recent coverage says the race is moving toward a runoff, with Nathan Johnson likely to face Jaworski if no one wins outright. The broader Texas primary landscape is also drawing attention because Democrats have shown strong turnout, which could affect the November races.
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