Texas Attorney General Race: Chip Roy vs. Mayes Middleton - A Closer Look
The race for Texas Attorney General in the Republican primary is heating up, with Congressman Chip Roy and state Senator Mayes Middleton going head to head. According to a recent survey, Middleton is leading Roy by a margin of 48% to 39%, with 13% of voters still undecided. However, Roy is confident in his internal polling, which shows the race much closer, with him trending ahead. Roy plans to launch aggressive ads against Middleton to highlight the differences between them, emphasizing his legal background and experience as Ken Paxton's first Assistant Attorney General.
Roy believes that his experience as a lawyer sets him apart from Middleton and makes him the best candidate for the job. He stresses the importance of having a qualified lawyer as the Attorney General of Texas, someone who can effectively represent the state in court and handle the responsibilities of the position. Roy's priorities, if elected, include ensuring transparency in government, improving child support services, and continuing litigation against the federal government.
On the Democratic side, state Senator Nathan Johnson will face former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski in the runoff election for Texas Attorney General. Early voting will take place from May 18 to 22, with the election scheduled for May 26. The race for Texas Attorney General is shaping up to be a closely contested battle, with both parties gearing up for a tough fight to secure the position.