Ken Paxton R
Candidate for U.S. Senator (Texas)
Attorney General of Texas since January 2015.
U.S. Senator (Texas)
2026 General Election
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Party
- Republican
- Ballot status
- Certified by the Texas Secretary of State (source)
About Ken
Attorney General of Texas since January 2015. Previously served in the Texas House of Representatives (2003–2013) and the Texas Senate (2013–2015).
Written from the official records listed under Quick Facts.
Quick Facts
On the Ballot
- General Election
November 3, 2026 - Opponents
James Talarico (D)
Ted Brown (L)
In Ken's Own Words
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Where Ken Stands on the Issues
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