Texas Democratic Attorney General nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney (tax controversy/white-collar defense)
PartyDemocratic
LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney (tax controversy/white-collar defense)
EducationMorehouse College (B.A., accounting)
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Notable personal detailsAnthony “Tony” Box is a Dallas tax attorney who ran for the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General in 2026. He has worked in law enforcement and public service roles including FBI special agent and Assistant U.S. Attorney, and has served as an Army officer. He is also a licensed CPA and has practiced in private law firms focused on tax controversy and white-collar matters.
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Tony Box is one of three Democrats running in the March 3 Texas primary for the open attorney general seat. The winner will move on to the November election, and a runoff is possible if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote. The race is drawing attention as Democrats show stronger turnout in Texas primaries and Republicans face concerns about their prospects in the state.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Tony Box for Texas Democratic Attorney General nominee?
Star-Telegram editorial board
Elected official
Star-Telegram editorial board endorsed Tony Box in the Democratic primary for Texas attorney general.
Dallas News editorial board
Elected official
Dallas News editorial board recommended Tony Box in the Democratic primary for Texas attorney general.
Austin American-Statesman editorial board
Elected official
Austin American-Statesman editorial board endorsed Tony Box for Texas attorney general in the Democratic primary.
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