Overview

• Reitz resigned on June 11 from his role as assistant attorney general for legal policy at the Department of Justice and formally launched his campaign on June 12
• He has centered his platform on defending President Trump and advancing a conservative ‘Texas First’ agenda that includes border security, election integrity and challenges to ‘woke’ policies
• The campaign has received public praise from high-ranking Trump administration figures, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel
• The open seat has drawn competition after incumbent AG Ken Paxton announced a Senate bid, with state Senator Mayes Middleton entering the race in April
• Reitz’s résumé includes service as a Marine Corps reservist deployed to Afghanistan and previous roles as chief of staff to Senator Ted Cruz and deputy attorney general for legal strategy under Paxton