MAGA-Backed Challenger Delivers Stunning Upset in Texas Attorney General Race

Liberty Check

• Conservative state senator defeats sitting congressman in high-stakes GOP primary runoff
• Victory signals grassroots revolt against establishment Republicans in key law enforcement position
• Winner will defend Texas sovereignty and constitutional rights against federal overreach

State Senator Mayes Middleton has defeated U.S. Representative Chip Roy in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General, delivering a major upset in one of the state’s most critical constitutional offices.

The victory positions Middleton as the GOP nominee for the state’s top law enforcement position, a role that has become increasingly vital as Texas fights federal overreach on border security, energy independence, and state sovereignty. With Texas operating as a bright red fortress, the Republican nomination virtually guarantees victory in the general election.

Just a little while ago, I called and congratulated @mayes_middleton for his victory in our race for the Republican nominee for Attorney General. I will have a full statement tomorrow. Onward.

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) May 27, 2026

Thank you Texas! We must unite to stop the woke left in November. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/WWgi8qPEgH

 — Mayes Middleton (@mayes_middleton) May 27, 2026

Middleton’s win represents a stunning rebuke to the Washington establishment, even as Roy maintained a solidly conservative voting record in Congress. The outcome demonstrates that Texas Republicans demand unwavering fighters who will put state interests first and use every legal tool to combat the left’s radical agenda.

The Texas Attorney General’s office has emerged as one of the nation’s most powerful conservative bulwarks, leading multi-state lawsuits against unconstitutional federal mandates and defending traditional values against woke corporate pressure. Whoever holds this position will be on the front lines of preserving liberty for all Americans.

Middleton’s campaign emphasized his commitment to aggressive legal action against illegal immigration, election integrity enforcement, and protection of parental rights in education. His grassroots support surged in the final weeks as conservatives rallied behind his promise to never compromise on constitutional principles.

The defeat marks a significant moment for Roy, who built a national profile as a House Freedom Caucus member known for principled stands on fiscal responsibility and limited government. Despite his conservative credentials, Texas voters opted for a state-level fighter with intimate knowledge of local issues and a track record in the Texas Legislature.

As Attorney General, Middleton will inherit ongoing battles over border enforcement, challenges to federal regulations strangling Texas energy producers, and defense of religious liberty against progressive attacks. The office has become a proving ground for future conservative leaders willing to take the fight directly to Washington.

The Constitution must be defended.