The New York Times · Midterm Elections (2026)

5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas

27 May 2026 · 10:43 UTC+11:00 · By Tim Balk

Story summary

Ken Paxton, the hard-right Texas attorney general and longtime magnet for scandal, is seeking to oust Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff in Texas.

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