Mayes Middleton, a Republican elected to the Texas State Senate in 2023 representing the 11th district, used his social media platform on January 31, 2026, to endorse Leigh for the Texas Senate and highlight recent legislative achievements.
In a post published at 15:40 UTC, Middleton encouraged voters in Tarrant County to support Leigh’s candidacy: “Leigh will be a conservative champion in the Texas Senate. Call and text your friends in Tarrant County now and see if they live in SD 9. #keeptexasred https://t.co/GFezQvR6kc”.
Later that day, at 20:09 UTC, Middleton shared a statement reflecting on his legislative efforts regarding privacy laws: “I authored the first bill to keep men out of our girls restrooms and locker rooms, so I am grateful that Mayes Middleton picked up this fight and got the job done. His leadership and tenacity ensured that the Women’s Privacy Act is now law in Texas. Mayes Middleton has the https://t.co/Ies35QaHgT”.
At 20:57 UTC, Middleton again urged engagement among conservative voters in Tarrant County ahead of poll closures: “Do you have conservative friends and family in Tarrant County? Text them this map to see if they live in SD9 and go vote for @LeighForTexas! Polls close at 7 pm. https://t.co/TrvX4L3DeA”.
Middleton succeeded Larry Taylor as senator for Texas’s 11th district following his election in 2023.