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Democrat Nathan Johnson and Republican Mayes Middleton won their party primaries and will face off in November to determine Texas's next attorney general, succeeding Ken Paxton. Johnson led the Democratic runoff while Middleton led the GOP contest; both campaigns centered on loyalty to Trump and the MAGA agenda, with funding and campaign strategy playing notable roles as the general election approaches.
Texans head to the polls for runoff elections headlined by a marquee GOP Senate showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, plus runoffs to choose Paxton’s successor as attorney general (Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy) and a high-stakes Railroad Commission contest, with Democrats Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski vying for the AG slot. Trump’s endorsement helped Paxton, and the results could influence Texas’ political direction and conservative legal influence.
Rep. Chip Roy advances to a runoff to succeed Texas AG Ken Paxton after Middleton led him by double digits with most votes counted; the race has become a Trump loyalty test, with Trump withholding an endorsement, while Roy—House Freedom Caucus policy chair and Cruz ally—faces state Sen. Mayes Middleton, who is seen as the runoff favorite with strong MAGA credentials amid Paxton’s bribery and abuse charges.
At Dallas’ lone GOP attorney general primary debate, four conservative candidates touted their credentials and debated the path for the office, touching on issues like the 'Islamification' of Texas, immigration enforcement, and abortion-pill restrictions; Chip Roy emerged as the apparent frontrunner, with Mayes Middleton aiming for a runoff as early voting began for the March 3 primary.