Chip Roy

Attorney General · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Former first assistant attorney general and current congressman leading in polls despite narrowing margin. Running on constitutional principles and Texas sovereignty.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Border security and immigration enforcement
Challenge Plyler v. Doe to end public school mandate for undocumented children
Remove lenient district attorneys
Defend Texas from federal overreach regardless of party
Oppose Obergefell v. Hodges
Fight sanctuary cities through AG opinions
Maintain state sovereignty against federal expansion
Continue Paxton's aggressive litigation strategy while ensuring constitutional limits
Protect against federal overreach even under Republican administrations
Oppose federal transgender laws that 'step over the state of Texas'

Strengths Sourced

Former first assistant attorney general under Paxton
Strong legislative experience in Congress
Has worked at highest levels of government
Appeals to constitutional conservatives

Concerns Sourced

Was criticized by opponents for inconsistent AG support
May face federal overreach from Trump administration
Previously called for Paxton's resignation in 2020
Some view as establishment candidate

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Sen. Ted Cruz (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Keith Self (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (elected official)
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (elected official)
Sen. Mike Lee (elected official)
Sen. Rand Paul (elected official)
Students for Life Action (advocacy group)
Gun Owners of Texas (advocacy group)
Gun Owners of America (advocacy group)
Young Conservatives of Texas (political organization)
Texas Eagle Forum (advocacy group)
Turning Point USA (political organization)
Amarillo billionaire Alex Fairly (public figure)

Polling ✓ Verified

40% according to UT/Texas Politics Project poll (Feb. 2-16, 2026, +/-5.7% margin of error), maintaining lead but margin has narrowed from previous 33% in UH Hobby School poll from January. Virtually tied with Middleton within margin of error.

Fundraising ✓ Verified

$4.5M raised (July-Dec 2025), with $2M transferred from congressional campaign. $4.2M cash on hand. 85% of donations under $100. Major donor: Amarillo billionaire Alex Fairly.

Sources (20)

Congressional obstructionist Chip Roy vies for Texas AG job (2026-02-24)
GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate (2026-02-24)
Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-24)
Texas Attorney General election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
New poll for Texas primary has Roy, Miller leading races (2026-02-24)
New Texas Primary Poll Shows Roy, Middleton Leading in Attorney General Race | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-24)
A look at the 4 Republican candidates in primary race for attorney general (2026-02-24)
For Texas attorney general, Joan Huffman promises law and order (2026-02-24)
Texas GOP attorney general candidates debate Tuesday night (2026-02-24)
New poll brings new punches in Texas GOP attorney general race | FOX 7 Austin (2026-02-24)
Meet all four Republican candidates running for Texas Attorney General - CBS Texas (2026-02-24)
In Texas AG race, Middleton runs on conservative, not courtroom, record (2026-02-24)
2026 Texas Attorney General election - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Cruz, Paxton Endorsements Upend Race for Texas Attorney General | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-24)
Four candidates are running in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Texas on March 3, 2026 - Ballotpedia News (2026-02-24)
Races 2026: Texas Attorney General (Paxton-R open seat) | Texas Business Roundtable (2026-02-24)
Millions pour into GOP Texas attorney general primary (2026-02-24)
Campaign Cash Piles Up in Federal and Statewide Races Ahead of 2026 Primaries | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-24)
Big money shaping GOP primaries for Texas attorney general, comptroller - The Texas Tribune (2026-02-24)
Attorney General of Texas Election - Transparency USA (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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