Texas GOP Senate Candidate Ken Paxton to Meet Washington Leaders Amid Concerns Over Viability
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- •Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee from Texas, is meeting with Senate GOP leaders including John Thune, John Barrasso, Tom Cotton, and Tim Scott to address concerns about his viability as a candidate.
- •Paxton secured the Republican nomination after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump, despite opposition from top Senate Republicans who had backed Senator John Cornyn.
- •Paxton was impeached in 2023 over allegations of bribery, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice but was acquitted by the Texas Senate.
- •The Texas Senate race is critical, as Texas has not elected a Democratic senator in over 30 years, with Paxton facing Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate from Texas, is set to visit Washington this week to meet with key Senate GOP leaders in an effort to address concerns about his viability as a candidate. Paxton, who currently serves as the Texas Attorney General, will hold discussions with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Majority Whip John Barrasso, Senator Tom Cotton, and Senator Tim Scott, according to his remarks on Fox News’ *Sunday Morning Futures*. Paxton expressed confidence that these meetings would solidify support for his candidacy, emphasizing the importance of Texas in national politics.