This month, Texans will cast their votes in primary runoff elections, deciding who will appear on the ballot for the November general election. Early voting begins Monday and continues through May 22. Election day is May 26.\u00a0<\/p>\n
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy are headed for a runoff in the Republican primary for attorney general. \u00a0We cannot recommend either of them. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a focus on the office\u2019s nuts-and-bolts responsibilities, state Sen. Joan Huffman was the smartest choice in the primary. But we knew that Middleton and Roy would be the front-runners, so it was not surprising that Huffman only won about 15% of the vote. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Roy and Middleton are running two of the most noxious campaigns you\u2019ll see this year. Each has been aggressively slinging mud at the other in outlandish ads filled with claims that stretch the truth beyond the breaking point. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
If you were to believe them, you\u2019d think Middleton is a secret Shariah supporter and Roy is in cahoots with the pro-transgender lobby. While the candidates insult voters\u2019 intelligence with insane claims, they are far too quiet on actual policy issues that matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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