The races for the Attorney General and U.S. Senator nominations are underway, with Bauman projected as a nominee.
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Updated May 27
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The races for the Attorney General and U.S. Senator nominations are underway, with Bauman projected as a nominee.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ken Paxton contested the nomination for U.S. Senator and Attorney General on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
The races for the Attorney General and U.S. Senator nominations are underway, with Bauman projected as a nominee.1 source
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A primary runoff election race for Attorney General is underway, featuring candidates including Ken Paxton, Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy, and Nathan Johnson.Also in this story
- In the high-stakes race for Attorney General, Brandon Gill endorsed Ken Paxton, who is running alongside Mayes Middleton.
- In the AG primary runoff, Ken Paxton was defeated by a challenger, while the candidates sought alignment with Trump's base amid the gubernatorial race.
- Chip Roy and other candidates are involved in a primary runoff for Attorney General, with developments regarding Middleton's candidacy and Roy's political stances.
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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Mayes Middleton
American politician
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Chip Roy
American politician (born 1972)
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