Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining support in the polls during the Republican primary race for the Texas Senate. An attack ad criticized Paxton for personal issues, but recent polling shows him leading against opponents like Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's daughter has defended him, calling the attacks "ugly."
Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is running against John Cornyn and Wesley Hunt for the Republican nomination in the Texas Senate election.
- An attack ad labeled Paxton as "crooked" and accused him of infidelity.
- Paxton's daughter described the attacks on him as "ugly."
- Paxton was impeached by the Texas House but acquitted in 2023.
- Recent polls suggest Paxton is in the lead, with 49% support compared to Cornyn's 36% in one poll.
- Polling showed Paxton ahead, with another survey listing him at 38% support.
- Republicans aim to maintain their majority in the Texas Senate, with the party typically performing well in midterm elections.
