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U.S. Senator

Ken Paxton

Ken Paxton

Republican

Ken Paxton is Texas's attorney general and a former member of the Texas House and Senate.

Where they stand

  • Immigration and Border Policy

    Supports President Trump’s agenda of securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, completing the border wall, and—separately on the same page—helping deport criminal illegal aliens. The page does not establish that the criminal category limits the broader opening agenda.

  • 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.

  • Health Care Access and Costs

    Supports greater transparency and accountability in food and health-care systems, informed consumer choices, and healthier outcomes, with patient well-being placed ahead of corporate profits.

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Background

His campaign biography says he earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Baylor University, received a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, and built a law firm in McKinney before entering public service.

  • Texas attorney general
  • Former member, Texas House of Representatives
  • Former member, Texas Senate
  • Law firm in McKinney, Texas, before entering public service
  • B.A. and M.B.A., Baylor University
  • Law degree, University of Virginia School of Law

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

    “You have my total support.”

    — Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas

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Money

$9.2M

raised

$1.8M cash

cash on hand

Top donor employers: RYAN LLC, LEDWELL, REPUBLIC AMUSEMENTS

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

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Ken Paxton for Texas US Senate (2026): Positions & Record | By The People