GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise

State Sen. Mayes Middleton, a GOP megadonor from Galveston, has emerged as a front-runner for attorney general following his significant financial contributions to Republican causes. Middleton's substantial fundraising and political backing have positioned him prominently in the race for the position. He recently participated in a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association in Dallas.