Ken Paxton

U.S. Senator · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Texas Attorney General leading in polls despite financial disadvantage, positioning himself as Trump movement standard-bearer against GOP establishment

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Take a 'sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment'
Secure the border and deport undocumented immigrants
Champion Trump's legislative priorities and cut taxes
Protect Second Amendment rights
Election integrity with voter ID nationwide
Defend the unborn and oppose transgender policies
Investigated H-1B visa fraud in North Texas businesses
Led legal effort to overturn 2020 election results
Promises to be a disruptor in Washington
Claims to represent 'Trump Movement' voters

Strengths Sourced

Leading in most recent polling averages
Strong support among Trump movement voters
Anti-establishment message resonates with base
Consistent conservative record as Attorney General
Survived impeachment and political controversies

Concerns Sourced

Massive fundraising disadvantage vs Cornyn allies
Personal scandals including divorce proceedings
General election vulnerability concerns from GOP
Trump has not endorsed despite alignment
Limited outside spending support at only $2.3 million

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Turning Point Action (political organization)
Lance Gooden (elected official)
Troy Nehls (elected official)

Polling ✓ Verified

Leading in final Emerson College poll (February 26-27, 2026) with 40% vs Cornyn's 36% vs Hunt's 17%; University of Houston Hobby School poll shows 38% vs Cornyn's 31% vs Hunt's 17%; UT Texas Politics Project poll shows 36% vs Cornyn's 34% vs Hunt's 26%

Fundraising ✓ Verified

$5.9 million raised through Feb 11, 2026, with only $2.3 million in outside spending support - massive disadvantage against Cornyn's $75+ million allied spending

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Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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