Mayes Middleton picked as Texas GOP candidate in race for attorney general, after primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS Texas
TL;DR
- Mayes Middleton has been selected by Texas Republicans as their candidate for attorney general.
- Middleton won a runoff election against Rep. Chip Roy after neither candidate achieved 50% in the March primary.
- In the primary, Middleton received 39% of the vote, while Roy received 32%.
- Middleton criticized Roy's record, stating he fought against President Trump and the MAGA agenda.
- Middleton is replacing Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate.
- Middleton will face State Sen. Nathan Johnson in the general election on November 6, 2026.