Mayes Middleton
Republican candidate for Attorney General, Texas · Open seat
State senator; president of Middleton Oil Company
Texas Senate since 2023 after four years in the Texas House. Won the May 26 runoff over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy with 55.2%. University of Texas School of Law graduate.
Where Middleton stands
- Border
- Says he would enforce President Trump's border agenda.
- Abortion
- Says he would uphold the state's anti-abortion laws.
- Energy
- Says he would protect oil and gas jobs.
Background
- Texas Senate, District 11, 2023–present
- Texas House, 2019–2023
- President, Middleton Oil Company
Also running for Attorney General
- Nathan Johnson Democratic
- Tom Oxford Libertarian
Sources
- Texas Tribune: What to know about the attorney general race (Oct 5, 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 Texas Attorney General election
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