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Coverage dated May 26, 2026

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

Headline from Tyler Morning Telegraph

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.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Texas Chooses Potential Successor To Ken Paxton (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    State Sen. Mayes Middleton was nominated to as the Republican in the Texas attorney general race over Rep. Chip Roy.

  2. CBS News

    Mayes Middleton picked as Texas GOP candidate in race for attorney general, after primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.

  3. Hot Air

    Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy In Texas Attorney General Primary Runoff (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Mayes Middleton wins Texas Attorney General Republican runoff against Chip Roy with 55% votes.

  4. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    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.

  5. RedState

    Mayes Middleton Takes the Republican Spot for Texas Attorney General, Beating Chip Roy (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Mayes Middleton wins Texas GOP Attorney General runoff, defeating Chip Roy in a key 2026 election.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Chip Roy loses GOP nomination for Texas attorney general to succeed Ken Paxton (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    State Sen. Mayes Middleton finished first in the March primary with 39.1% of the vote, while Roy received 31.6%, sending both to a runoff.

  7. The Daily Signal

    Middleton Wins Republican Nomination in Texas AG Runoff (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton has won the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general.

  8. Marshall News Messenger

    Middleton defeats Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    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 […]

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