Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general seeking a seat in the US Senate
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is set to face Democrat James Talarico in the 2026 US Senate race.
Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the 2026 US Senate race in Texas, is seeking to retain the Senate seat for his party. With President Donald Trump supporting his campaign, Paxton argues that Democrats are making Texas their "top target". Currently serving as the 51st Attorney General of Texas, he began his political career in the Texas House of Representatives and later represented District 8 in the Texas Senate.
Born in North Dakota, Paxton graduated from Baylor University with a degree in psychology and an MBA, and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Married with four children, Paxton has been a vocal opponent of his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, calling him "the most radical candidate in Texas history".
His campaign focuses on election integrity, voter verification systems, and combating human trafficking.
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