Election triumphs, a series of scandals dot Ken Paxton's political timeline
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with the support of President Donald Trump. Paxton’s political career includes multiple election wins and legal controversies, including felony charges and impeachment proceedings.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton won the Republican runoff against incumbent John Cornyn for the U.S. Senate nomination in Texas.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton late in the race, calling him loyal and a "true MAGA warrior."
- Paxton has served in Texas politics since 2002, including time in the Texas House, State Senate, and as Attorney General.
- In 2015, Paxton was indicted on three felony counts related to securities fraud before his Attorney General term.
- He pleaded not guilty to these charges, and a federal securities fraud case against him was dismissed in 2017.
- Paxton was the first statewide Texas official to be impeached since 1917.
- He narrowly won re-election as Texas Attorney General in 2018.
- Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in the November midterm election.
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