Nathan Johnson has one of the most unexpected résumés in politics right now. Before he was a Texas State Senator, he composed music for 67 full episodes and five movies in the Dragon Ball franchise. Now he’s the Attorney General-elect of Texas after defeating Republican Mayes Middleton.
Johnson entered politics in 2018 with a State Senate win as a Democrat, and this latest victory makes him the first Democrat to hold the Attorney General office in 32 years. The win carries real political weight in Texas, but the internet is mostly focused on the anime connection.
The crossover between pop culture and politics keeps getting stranger, and this one might top them all. A composer who once scored Super Saiyan battles is now the state’s top lawyer. What career pivot surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments.
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