US EditionTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a U.S. Senate run after the dismissal of a federal corruption investigation against him.
- The Justice Department decided not to prosecute Paxton, ending a significant legal threat and improving his standing in the Republican Party.
- Public polls indicate Paxton enjoys a 62% approval rating among Republican voters, compared to Senator John Cornyn's 49% approval rating, suggesting a competitive primary campaign in 2026.
- Paxton has faced past allegations, including felony securities fraud charges, but has avoided serious legal consequences in recent months.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation.
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Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run
Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2025 "Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily new…
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