With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.
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Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
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2026 Texas Elections
GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.
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2026 Texas Elections
“Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s office
Huffman is running on her criminal prosecution experience and allegiance to the rule of law, cutting a contrast with her opponents who are emphasizing a continuation of Paxton’s culture war battles.
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll
The poll, released Wednesday, also showed Sid Miller and Don Huffines with comfortable leads in their Republican primary bids for agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton
The four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress
The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes.
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2026 Texas Elections
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional District
The former Texas Rangers slugger, who is running as a Republican, launched his campaign after incumbent Rep. Chip Roy announced he was running for attorney general.
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2026 Texas Elections
Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas attorney general GOP primary
Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy, positioning themselves as Paxton’s ideological heirs, have served as top aides for both the attorney general and Cruz.
