Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?
Summary
Ken Paxton has remained in office as Texas attorney general despite years of scandals and legal challenges. James Talarico, a Democrat, now faces Paxton in a high-profile U.S. Senate race, hoping to change voters’ views about Paxton’s record.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton has faced several scandals, including charges of securities fraud and accusations of abusing his office.
- Past opponents, including Democrat Justin Nelson and Republican George P. Bush, challenged Paxton but lost their races.
- Paxton has never been convicted of any charges against him.
- Paxton supports conservative positions on issues like immigration, abortion, and transgender rights.
- He portrays himself as a victim of political attacks, similar to President Donald Trump.
- James Talarico won a competitive Democratic primary and is trying to link Paxton to corruption.
- Paxton’s campaign says accusations against him are political distractions following his acquittals.
- Paxton was first elected attorney general in 2014 and narrowly won reelection despite ongoing legal troubles.
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