Texas MAGA battle ends with Middleton victory as Chip Roy falls short in AG Race
State Senator Mayes Middleton has won the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General, defeating Rep. Chip Roy. The race was marked by significant financial backing and a focus on loyalty to Trump's agenda. Middleton's victory positions him as a key player in Texas politics as he prepares to succeed Ken Paxton.
- ▪Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nomination in Texas.
- ▪The campaign was characterized by a bitter rivalry and substantial financial investments, with Middleton spending around $17 million of his own money.
- ▪Chip Roy argued that his courtroom experience made him a more qualified candidate compared to Middleton.
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Midterm Elections Texas MAGA battle ends with Middleton victory as Chip Roy falls short in AG Race The race to replace Ken Paxton partially became a test of which candidate was more of a fighter for Trump's agenda By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published May 26, 2026 10:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas AG candidate Chip Roy says he backs MAGA agenda, but is also an 'independent thinker' Taking aim at his rival for the GOP Texas Attorney General nomination on the eve of the runoff, Rep. Chip Roy told Fox News Digital, "MAGA is not something you just buy.
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