Roy, Middleton Square Off for Texas AG Nomination
Republican voters in Texas are set to choose between Rep. Chip Roy and state Sen. Mayes Middleton for the attorney general nomination in a runoff election. Roy has criticized Middleton's qualifications, emphasizing his own legal experience and legislative achievements. Meanwhile, Middleton has garnered significant endorsements and highlighted his conservative record on various issues.
- ▪Chip Roy received 32% of the vote in the March primary, while Mayes Middleton led with 38%.
- ▪Roy has questioned Middleton's qualifications, citing his lack of legal experience.
- ▪Middleton has secured endorsements from notable figures, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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Home – Texas Politics & News – Roy, Middleton Square Off for Texas AG Nomination news Roy, Middleton Square Off for Texas AG Nomination Pedro Rodriguez • May 26, 2026 Print Chip Roy in a committee hearing. (Photo Credits: Office of Rep. Chip Roy). (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); Republican voters in Texas will decide in a runoff election whether their nominee for attorney general in November will be Rep. Chip Roy or state Sen.
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