Ken Paxton
Republican · Candidate for Texas U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Where they stand
Strongly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Texas House and Senate, 2003–2014.
Outside spending
Independent groups reported $94M supporting and $87M opposing Ken Paxton.
| For | |
|---|---|
| Texas PAC | $70M |
| MAGA Inc. | $7.5M |
| America PAC | $5.0M |
| Lone Star Liberty PAC | $4.4M |
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $2.8M |
| Defend US PAC | $2.6M |
| Against | |
| Texans for a Conservative Majority | $25M |
| Lone Star Rising PAC | $24M |
| Texas Forever | $19M |
| Lower Costs Now | $8.2M |
| LCV Victory Fund | $3.0M |
| EDF Action Votes | $2.0M |
Endorsements
Endorsed by Donald Trump (source).
- Executive branch officials: Steve Bannon, John Rich, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Independent), Elon Musk (Independent) and 2 more
- U.S. representatives: Lance Gooden, Troy Nehls, Eric Burlison, Eli Crane, Brandon Gill, Wesley Hunt and 16 more
- State legislators: Anthony Kern, 2 state senators, 17 state representatives, Matt Rinaldi, Charles Anderson, Dustin Burrows and 8 more
- Individuals: Ted Nugent, Randy Quaid, Dan K. Eberhart, Laura Loomer, Jack Brewer, Tony Buzbee and 5 more
- Organizations: Gun Owners of America, Republicans for National Renewal, Texas Gun Rights, Turning Point Action, Conservative Political Action Conference, Political Victory Fund and 11 more
- U.S. senators: Jim Banks, John Barrasso, Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Bernie Moreno and 3 more
- Statewide officials: Greg Abbott, Don Huffines, Dan Patrick
- Labor unions: National Border Patrol Council
- Newspapers and media: Washington Reporter
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