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Ken Paxton

Ken Paxton

Republican

About

Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate while serving as Texas attorney general. His campaign biography says he previously served in the Texas House and Senate, practiced law in McKinney before entering public service, and holds degrees from Baylor University and the University of Virginia School of Law.

  • Texas attorney general

  • Member, Texas House of Representatives

  • Member, Texas Senate

  • Law practice in McKinney, Texas

  • B.A. and M.B.A., Baylor University

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law

Where they stand

  • Taxes, Costs, and Economic Opportunity

    Supports cutting taxes and federal spending, removing regulations he says raise costs for energy companies, and using federal policy to expand American manufacturing and jobs while reducing household costs.

  • Immigration and Border Policy

    Supports completing the border wall, securing the border and deporting immigrants who have committed crimes; he also says he would work with President Trump on those priorities in the Senate.

  • Health Care Access and Costs

    Supports increasing transparency in food and health-care systems, addressing pharmaceutical and food-company practices, and promoting healthier outcomes while putting patients’ well-being ahead of corporate profits.

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Support

  • John Thune

    John Thune

    “We've got to pivot.”

    — John Thune, U.S. senator from South Dakota and Senate majority leader

  • John Barrasso

    John Barrasso

    “Ken Paxton has my endorsement and support.”

    — John Barrasso, U.S. senator from Wyoming and Senate majority whip

  • Bernie Moreno

    Bernie Moreno

    “The voters have spoken, now Republicans must unite and win.”

    — Bernie Moreno, U.S. senator from Ohio

  • Tim Scott

    Tim Scott

    “But now I stand united with President Trump, Ken Paxton, and Texans who want to protect our Republican Majority.”

    — Tim Scott, U.S. senator from South Carolina and NRSC chair

  • Ted Cruz

    Ted Cruz

    “my full support and endorsement”

    — Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas

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Money

$9.2M

raised

$1.8M cash

cash on hand

Top donors: RYAN LLC, LEDWELL, REPUBLIC AMUSEMENTS

Outside money: $32M supporting · $4.2M opposing

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