Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton is running for Texas attorney general in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Middleton represents Senate District 11 in the Texas Senate .
This candidacy is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s official November 3, 2026 certification for Collin County.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Texas Attorney General
- Current office: Texas Senate, District 11
- Education: Juris doctor, University of Texas; bachelor's degree in Plan II Honors, University of Texas
- Law license: Licensed to practice law since 2008, according to his campaign website
- Background: Middleton describes himself as a seventh-generation Texan. He has said he rejected the state pension and healthcare benefits and donates his entire state salary to local charities.
The following positions are drawn from Middleton's campaign website and candidate questionnaire responses. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.
Public safety and criminal justice: Middleton has said he would lead efforts to rein in district attorneys who refuse to enforce the law. He supports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and stronger bonds for dangerous offenders, according to his campaign website. He has also said he would fight to eradicate human trafficking.
Government reform: Middleton has said he wants to end what he calls the "legislator-to-lobbyist pipeline" and hold elected officials accountable. On his campaign website, he wrote that public service should not be "self-service" and that anyone violating the trust of constituents must be held harshly accountable.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
