2026 Texas attorney general race

Incumbent: Ken Paxton (Republican) · not seeking re-election in this race

Aaron ReitzRepublican Party (United States)

Chip RoyRepublican Party (United States)

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Aaron Reitz
Republican Party (United States)
Chip Roy
Republican Party (United States)
Stated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Opposes abortion in all forms, supports defunding Planned Parenthood, and sponsored legislation to protect infants who survive abortion. [1]

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Issue	Middleton	Johnson
	Expand drilling	Limit fossil fuels
	Protect Unborn	Pro Abortion
	Open Choice	Government Monopoly

2026 Texas attorney general race

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