Attorney General of Texas
Attorney General of Texas (2015–)
| Born | 1962-12-23 · Minot, North Dakota |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Baylor University (BA, MBA, JD) |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton appeared on “America Reports” to discuss unprecedented early-ballot participation, Republican turnout and the economic priorities he supports. He also forecast that the state would remain firmly Republican.
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Fox News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discusses his final push against Democrat James Talarico ahead of the midterms, criticizing Talarico’s policies and remarks and delivering a closing message to voters.
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Texas Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton discusses his upcoming race against Democrat James Talarico on “Hannity,” saying the two sharply disagree.
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NBC reporters discuss President Trump’s midterm campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans voice concern about their party’s grip on Texas voters. Analysts review the polls and race ratings shaping the midterm elections, while the Cook Political Report shifts its assessment of Texas away from the GOP.
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NBC News
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors at a fundraiser that President Trump’s midterm convention had harmed him politically ahead of the midterm elections.
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ABC News
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight contest with Democrat James Talarico, the effect of President Donald Trump’s backing—including a reported $10 million contribution and about $27 million in total ad spending—and criticism of AI data centers. He also comments on the war in Iran.
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Bloomberg Television
At the inaugural Republican midterm convention, Senate hopeful Ken Paxton called James Talarico a “Democratic socialist.” He portrayed the race as consequential and pointed to commitments for Texas residents.
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Paxton gives his perspective on the high-stakes contest for a Texas Senate seat, with Democrat James Talerico as his opponent, during an appearance on “The Big Weekend Show.”
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Reports that mention this person, by story.
Leaked audio obtained by Axios captures Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton blaming the Iran war and fuel prices for his campaign’s difficulties. President Trump is scheduled to travel to Texas for a rally supporting Paxton on Wednesday evening.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 18:14
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urged voters in a Saturday-released ad to support the entire Republican midterm ticket, but stopped short of naming the Texas attorney general directly.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 02:00
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Ken Paxton’s negative net popularity, calling him the least popular Texas Senate candidate this century. He also looks at JD Vance’s 2028 prospects as he pulls ahead of Rubio, Trump’s worst net approval on inflation for any president, and whether Trump would win a hypothetical 2026 election.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-03 12:30
President Donald Trump predicted Democrats would impeach him for a third time if they regained control of Congress. He was seeking to energize voters for Republican candidates as dissatisfaction with his leadership remains broad.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 03:08
President Donald Trump jokingly called Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton “a pain in the ass” during remarks Thursday in Denton, Texas, adding to his long-running series of jabs at Paxton.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 02:31
NBC reporters discuss President Trump’s midterm campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans voice concern about their party’s grip on Texas voters. Analysts review the polls and race ratings shaping the midterm elections, while the Cook Political Report shifts its assessment of Texas away from the GOP.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 20:51
President Trump is scheduled to campaign in Texas on Thursday for Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, despite leaked audio in which Paxton said he believes Trump’s Republican midterm convention may have damaged his chances.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 13:39
The New York Times published audio in which Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton privately complained to conservative donors and lobbyists that Donald Trump’s heavily promoted midterm convention, held in Texas and focused on Paxton’s race, had done more harm than good. CNN analysts discuss what the remarks could mean for his chances.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 12:34
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors at a fundraiser that President Trump’s midterm convention had harmed him politically ahead of the midterm elections.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 18:52
Cornyn hosted a Dallas fundraiser for six Republican Senate candidates running this cycle in races that will determine control of Congress. Bush was listed as a “special guest,” while Paxton was absent.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 20:30
