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Middleton wins GOP nod in Texas attorney general primary runoff
Middleton won after casting himself as the Trump-aligned candidate, and the race drew more than $15 million in his personal spending, officials said.
- State Sen. Mayes Middleton won Tuesday's Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general, defeating Rep. Chip Roy and emerging as the GOP nominee with 55.8% to Roy's 44.2% of votes counted.
- After Attorney General Ken Paxton left to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for Senate, no candidate surpassed 50% in March's primary, forcing the runoff where Middleton earned 39% and Roy 32%.
- Middleton campaigned as 'MAGA Mayes' on border security and election integrity, while Roy, a House Freedom Caucus member, positioned himself as a constitutional conservative fighting Democrat policies in Congress.
- With backing from the state's conservative grassroots, Middleton advances as the GOP favorite and will face Democrat Nathan Johnson on Nov. 6, 2026, in the general election.
- Political observers said the victory signals continued strength of anti-establishment conservatism, even without President Trump's endorsement, contrasting with Trump-backed candidates who recently defeated Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
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Rep. Chip Roy Loses GOP Runoff For Texas AG
The Texas Tribune reports: Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton is the GOP nominee for attorney general, after defeating U.S. Rep. Chip Roy. Middleton, one of the most conservative state legislators and an oil and gas executive, put almost $17 million of his own money into the race. The race, like others in recent weeks, proved the GOP’s continued loyalty to President Donald Trump, as “MAGA Mayes” pummeled Roy for saying Trump engaged in “clearl…
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