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Texas Attorney General Primary Runoff Candidates Announced for 2026

Mayes Middleton and Rep. Chip Roy are in a runoff for Texas Attorney General, with incumbent Ken Paxton running for Senate. The Democratic runoff features former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and state Senator Nathan Johnson. The expected vote count is based on early voting data and will be updated as new information comes in.

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Mayes Middleton, a state senator and oil businessman, is competing in a runoff for Texas Attorney General against Rep. Chip Roy, who is also a member of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus and previously served as chief of staff to Senator Ted Cruz. Incumbent Ken Paxton is running for a Senate position. Additionally, there is a Democratic runoff between former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and state Senator Nathan Johnson. Notably, no Democrat has won a statewide race in Texas since 1994.

The expected vote count is an estimate based on various factors, including early voting data and information from county election officials on Election Day. This figure may change as NBC News receives updated information.

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