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Ken Paxton, left, in Dallas and Senator John Cornyn in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026 [Julio Cortez, Jack Myer/AP] ## Controversies and midterm race Paxton has spent years facing legal, ethical and personal controversies, including
controversy, including adultery and facing indictment on felony securities fraud charges. Paxton was also impeached, including by members of his own party. Recent polls have the Republican run-off as a tight race. An early
Ken Paxton, in one-on-one contests. According to the poll, which surveyed the intentions of 1,018 likely voters, Talarico has a three point lead – 44% to 41% over Cornyn, who has been
controversies will create a drag on the Republican ticket. "Ken Paxton will be an albatross,” Cornyn said [during a Fox News appearance](https://x.com/sambbenson/status/2059259303471570954?s=20) Tuesday. “He could well lose, but even if he doesn
controversies that have followed him for years, including corruption allegations, impeachment proceedings and securities fraud charges. Paxton was impeached in 2023 over accusations that he abused his office to benefit a donor. However, the Texas
Ken Paxton easily defeated Senator John Cornyn in a Republican run-off primary on Tuesday night. While the outcome had been expected for weeks, it marks a stunning defeat for an incumbent who served