Texas MAGA battle ends with Middleton victory as Chip Roy falls short in AG Race
State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeats Rep. Chip Roy in Texas Republican attorney general runoff after a bitter and expensive race centered on MAGA loyalty.
TL;DR
- State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general.
- The race was characterized by a contest of MAGA loyalty between the two candidates.
- Middleton heavily self-funded his campaign, spending approximately $17 million.
- Roy questioned Middleton's courtroom experience, while Middleton questioned Roy's conservative credentials and loyalty to Trump.
- Trump remained neutral in the runoff election.
- Middleton is expected to face Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson in the general election.