Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Summary
Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, has faced many scandals but remains popular with voters. James Talarico, a Democrat, is challenging Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race, trying to use Paxton’s past controversies to gain support.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton has been Texas Attorney General since 2014 and is running for U.S. Senate.
- Paxton has faced multiple scandals, including charges of securities fraud, but has never been convicted.
- Paxton uses conservative positions on issues like immigration and abortion to maintain support.
- Past challengers, including Republicans and Democrats, have accused Paxton of corruption but failed to defeat him.
- James Talarico won a tough Democratic primary and is running against Paxton in the Senate race.
- Talarico aims to connect Paxton to a broader culture of political corruption.
- Paxton’s campaign says accusations against him are politically motivated and points to his acquittals.
- The race is seen as significant in Texas and nationally because it could affect control of the U.S. Senate.
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