Mayes Middleton picked as Texas GOP candidate in race for attorney general, after primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 10:37 PM CDT / CBS Texas
TL;DR
- Mayes Middleton was selected by Texas Republicans as their candidate for attorney general.
- Middleton won a runoff election against Rep. Chip Roy.
- The runoff occurred after neither candidate reached 50% in the March primary.
- Middleton criticized Roy's past opposition to Donald Trump and his alignment with Liz Cheney.
- Middleton is a current state senator in Austin.
- Middleton will replace Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate.
- Middleton will face State Sen. Nathan Johnson in the general election on November 6, 2026.