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Chip Roy Stumbles As America First Rival Surges Into Runoff

The primary race aims to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who endorsed candidate Aaron Reitz.

Chip Roy Stumbles As America First Rival Surges Into Runoff
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Texas Representative Chip Roy and State Senator Mayes Middleton will advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General after Roy finished second to the 'America First' challenger.

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Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy Advance to Texas Attorney General GOP Runoff

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