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U.S. SenatorTuesday, November 3, 2026

KEN PAXTON

Republican

Running for
U.S. Senator
Party on ballot
Republican
Incumbent
No
Occupation
Attorney General of Texas; attorney (founded a law firm in McKinney, Texas)
Source: kenpaxton.com
Prior offices
Texas Attorney General (described on campaign site as Texas' 51st Attorney General) Source: kenpaxton.com
Texas House and Texas Senate (campaign site: served in both before becoming Attorney General) Source: kenpaxton.com
Campaign money
Raised: $19,497,810; Spent: $14,572,704; Cash on hand: $4,925,105 (through 2026-09-30)
Source: fec.gov

In their own words

Taxes and budget

"Ken Paxton is a strong fiscal conservative who will fight to cut taxes"

Source: kenpaxton.com

Economy and jobs

"revitalize American manufacturing, create American jobs"

Source: kenpaxton.com

Health care

"Make America Healthy Again by taking on Big Pharma and Big Food"

Source: kenpaxton.com

Energy and utilities

"remove harmful regulations designed to hurt our energy companies"

Source: kenpaxton.com

Immigration

"help President Trump finish the border wall and protect our national sovereignty"

Source: kenpaxton.com

Abortion

"defend the unborn"

Source: kenpaxton.com

No public statement found on: Education, Public safety, Agriculture and water, Elections and government, Housing and cost of living.