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Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger

State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to the president.

Published May 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Updated May 27, 2026, 2:11 AM1.5K
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Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger

State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to the president.

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