Mayes Middleton to Seek Texas Attorney General Seat

State Senator Mayes Middleton will run for Texas Attorney General in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Elections

Mayes Middleton to Seek Texas Attorney General Seat

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Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton is launching a campaign for the office of Texas Attorney General. Voters across the state will decide the contest on November 3, 2026.

Why it matters

The race to succeed incumbent Ken Paxton represents a major shift in the state's top legal office. The outcome of the election will determine who oversees the legal interests of Texas.

Mayes Middleton currently serves in the Texas State Senate representing District 11, a role he has held since 2023. The election process concludes with in-person early voting ending on October 30, 2026.

The players

Mayes Middleton

He is a current Texas State Senator representing District 11 and a former president of the Middleton Oil Company.

Ken Paxton

He currently serves as the Attorney General of Texas.

Nathan Johnson

He is a candidate for the office of Texas Attorney General.

Tom Oxford

He is a candidate for the office of Texas Attorney General.

The details

Mayes Middleton, a former president of Middleton Oil Company, holds both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Texas. He is currently facing opponents Nathan Johnson and Tom Oxford in the race for the attorney general position.

Mayes Middleton began representing District 11 in the State Senate in 2023.
In-person early voting for the election ends October 30, 2026.
Texans vote in midterm elections on November 3, 2026.

Political Context

The race follows established precedents set by the Texas Constitution's requirements for the Office of Attorney General. Candidates must align their campaigns with these long-standing legal standards for state executive eligibility.

The election of a new attorney general will directly influence how state legal matters and civil regulations are enforced across Texas. Residents should ensure their voter registration is current before the early voting deadline on October 30, 2026.

The takeaway

Voters should review the candidate filings to understand the background and stated goals of those seeking the attorney general position. Early participation can help ensure that all eligible Texans have a voice in the state's executive leadership transition.