Warren Paxton

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a high-stakes Republican primary runoff.

83%·17%

Mediaite

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionImmigration

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

Steve Bannon claimed that Ken Paxton is leading John Cornyn by 8 points in Texas following a successful ballot proposition campaign.

80%·20%

—

◆Mixed & Info

KESQ

Apr 13

CNN’s guide to the most important elections of 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the 2026 Republican primary.

The Daily Beast+4

MAGA Melts Down as Trump’s Pick in Texas Runoff Leaks

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a Senate runoff while facing significant criticism over ethics and personal conduct.

BlabberBuzz+1

Chip Roy Stumbles As America First Rival Surges Into Runoff

The primary race aims to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who endorsed candidate Aaron Reitz.

43%·57%

Raw Story+4

Legal expert flags 'flat-out voter suppression' during Texas primaries

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was a Republican candidate in the primary where election law changes caused polling place confusion.

30%·70%

DNYUZ

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Ken Paxton is described as a candidate for U.S. Attorney General due to his history of legal challenges against election results.

36%·64%

100 Percent Fed Up

Apr 15

George W. Bush Makes Donation To U.S. Senate Candidate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton currently leads Senator Cornyn in polling averages ahead of their Republican primary runoff.

NBC News

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff against John Cornyn and claimed the results show a desire for new leadership.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

44%·56%

Associated Press+3

Mar 4

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a spot in the Senate primary runoff despite ongoing controversies and opposition from party leadership.

Apr 9

Texas 2026 election: Here’s who’s on your ballot in the May 26 primary runoff

Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent John Cornyn in the upcoming May primary runoff election.

47%·53%

Ethics/CorruptionEconomyVoting Rights

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

Attorney General Ken Paxton is competing in a high-stakes Senate primary runoff described by Patrick as potentially damaging to the party.

33%·67%

Breitbart

Mar 13

Rep. Eli Crane Backs Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race Over John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received Representative Eli Crane's endorsement as he seeks to defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn.

71%·29%

—

▼Bad Look

marytrump.org

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

The Daily Wrap Up

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a place in the Republican Senate runoff after Cornyn failed to win outright.

11%·89%

bradblog.com

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryVoting Rights

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff against John Cornyn after alleged 'chicanery' in Dallas County primary results.

15%·85%

Jun 21

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton barred from voting in husband’s impeachment trial - AP News

State Senator Angela Paxton was barred by her colleagues from voting in the impeachment trial of her husband, Ken Paxton.

14%·86%

Jun 7

Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial - AP News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hired new legal counsel to fight 20 articles of impeachment involving bribery and abuse of office.

20%·80%

Ethics/CorruptionEducationVoting Rights

Jan 14

Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP’s hard right - AP News

Ken Paxton campaigned against Republicans who opposed his preferred candidate for House Speaker after surviving an impeachment trial.

27%·73%

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

Sep 13

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial - AP News

Senator Angela Paxton is required to attend her husband's trial but is prohibited from voting on the outcome.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

Aug 31

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say - AP News

State Senator Angela Paxton's income and financial disclosures were mentioned as part of the analysis of the couple's overall wealth.

Sep 12

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge - AP News

Ken Paxton is accused of abusing his office by hiring an outside lawyer to investigate federal officials on behalf of a donor.

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Mar 21

Trump Slinks Away From His Promise of a Texas Senate Endorsement

Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in the Senate runoff despite various scandals and the lack of a Trump endorsement.

Budget/SpendingImmigrationVoting Rights

25%·75%

Alternet.org

Feb 17

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

Ken Paxton's Senate bid was criticized by conservative commentator Erick Erickson over allegations of adultery and past impeachment proceedings.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

12%·88%

Jewish Insider

Apr 10

Islamabad red flags

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was targeted in a Cornyn campaign ad for his relationship with Tucker Carlson.

22%·78%

—

KESQ

Apr 13

CNN’s guide to the most important elections of 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the 2026 Republican primary.

The Daily Beast+4

MAGA Melts Down as Trump’s Pick in Texas Runoff Leaks

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a Senate runoff while facing significant criticism over ethics and personal conduct.

BlabberBuzz+1

Chip Roy Stumbles As America First Rival Surges Into Runoff

The primary race aims to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who endorsed candidate Aaron Reitz.

43%·57%

marytrump.org

The Daily Wrap Up

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a place in the Republican Senate runoff after Cornyn failed to win outright.

11%·89%

Raw Story+4

Legal expert flags 'flat-out voter suppression' during Texas primaries

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was a Republican candidate in the primary where election law changes caused polling place confusion.

30%·70%

bradblog.com

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff against John Cornyn after alleged 'chicanery' in Dallas County primary results.

15%·85%

Washington Examiner

Apr 14

Daily on Energy: Oil price relief, demand destruction, and a new GOP effort to speed up nuclear projects

Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Lululemon regarding the potential presence of harmful PFAS chemicals in their apparel.

Environment/ClimateDefense/Military

73%·27%

Newsmax

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a high-stakes Republican primary runoff.

83%·17%

DNYUZ

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Ken Paxton is described as a candidate for U.S. Attorney General due to his history of legal challenges against election results.

36%·64%

100 Percent Fed Up

Apr 15

George W. Bush Makes Donation To U.S. Senate Candidate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton currently leads Senator Cornyn in polling averages ahead of their Republican primary runoff.

NBC News

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff against John Cornyn and claimed the results show a desire for new leadership.

44%·56%

Mediaite

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

Steve Bannon claimed that Ken Paxton is leading John Cornyn by 8 points in Texas following a successful ballot proposition campaign.

80%·20%

Jun 21

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton barred from voting in husband’s impeachment trial - AP News

State Senator Angela Paxton was barred by her colleagues from voting in the impeachment trial of her husband, Ken Paxton.

14%·86%

Jun 7

Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial - AP News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hired new legal counsel to fight 20 articles of impeachment involving bribery and abuse of office.

20%·80%

Ethics/CorruptionEducation

Jan 14

Texas has a powerful new House speaker in a blow to the GOP’s hard right - AP News

Ken Paxton campaigned against Republicans who opposed his preferred candidate for House Speaker after surviving an impeachment trial.

27%·73%

Associated Press+3

Mar 4

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a spot in the Senate primary runoff despite ongoing controversies and opposition from party leadership.

Sep 13

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial - AP News

Senator Angela Paxton is required to attend her husband's trial but is prohibited from voting on the outcome.

Aug 31

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say - AP News

State Senator Angela Paxton's income and financial disclosures were mentioned as part of the analysis of the couple's overall wealth.

Sep 12

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge - AP News

Ken Paxton is accused of abusing his office by hiring an outside lawyer to investigate federal officials on behalf of a donor.

Apr 9

Texas 2026 election: Here’s who’s on your ballot in the May 26 primary runoff

Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent John Cornyn in the upcoming May primary runoff election.

47%·53%

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

Attorney General Ken Paxton is competing in a high-stakes Senate primary runoff described by Patrick as potentially damaging to the party.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

33%·67%

Mar 21

Trump Slinks Away From His Promise of a Texas Senate Endorsement

Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in the Senate runoff despite various scandals and the lack of a Trump endorsement.

Budget/SpendingImmigration

25%·75%

Alternet.org

Feb 17

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

Ken Paxton's Senate bid was criticized by conservative commentator Erick Erickson over allegations of adultery and past impeachment proceedings.

12%·88%

Jewish Insider

Apr 10

Islamabad red flags

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was targeted in a Cornyn campaign ad for his relationship with Tucker Carlson.

22%·78%

Breitbart

Mar 13

Rep. Eli Crane Backs Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race Over John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received Representative Eli Crane's endorsement as he seeks to defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn.