Chip Roy loses GOP nomination for Texas attorney general to succeed Ken Paxton

Published May 26, 2026 10:03pm ET



Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), one of Congress’s most high-profile conservatives, was defeated in the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general on Tuesday.

Roy, who has served in the House since 2019, lost the nomination to state Sen. Mayes Middleton. When the Associated Press called the race, Roy trailed Middleton 44.3% to 55.7%.

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