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Ken Paxton

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What is Ken Paxton running for?

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U.S. Senator (Texas, Class 2)

Ken Paxton is the 51st Attorney General of Texas, first elected in 2014, and previously served in the Texas House of Representatives (2003–2013) and Texas State Senate (2013–2015). He earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, and spent 14 years building his own law firm in McKinney, Texas. A father of four and grandfather of five, he is the 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.

Where does Ken Paxton stand on the issues?

Ken Paxton has a recorded position on 14 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Crypto & Digital Assets

    Supports

    Supports making America 'the crypto capital of the world' through a pro-growth regulatory framework and the CLARITY Act.

    “America must be the crypto capital of the world and support innovation and growth... Achieving that requires a clear, pro-growth regulatory framework, and passing critical legislation like the CLARITY Act is key to giving innovators certainty to build and scale.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

  • Data Privacy

    Supports

    Supports holding Big Tech and corporations accountable, touting victories against 'Big Tech' and 'companies abusing Texans' personal data.'

    “He's fought and secured major victories against Big Tech, corporations pushing ESG nonsense, and companies abusing Texans' personal data.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

  • Election Integrity & Administration

    Supports

    Campaigns on defending election integrity as a core fight; as Attorney General he created an Election Integrity Unit and led legal battles defending Texas election-integrity laws.

    “He's taken on Biden's overreach, fought for election integrity, and never bent a knee - even as the establishment came after him time and time again.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

  • Energy

    Supports

    Pledges to 'remove harmful regulations designed to hurt our energy companies' and to undo what he calls Biden's 'war on American energy.'

    “After four years of Joe Biden causing skyrocketing inflation and declaring war on American energy, Ken Paxton will help bring down costs and remove harmful regulations designed to hurt our energy companies.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

  • Foreign Policy & National Security

    Supports

    Pledges an 'America First' foreign policy: 'peace through strength,' prioritizing U.S. interests and citizen safety over spending on other nations.

    “Alongside President Trump, he will work to advance an America First foreign policy that promotes peace through strength, prioritizes our nation's interests first and foremost, and ensures the safety of American citizens.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Pledges to 'protect our gun rights' and defend Second Amendment freedoms against what he calls an 'assault on our Constitutional freedoms.'

    “He will stand with President Trump to protect our gun rights, defend the unborn, and defeat the radical transgender movement that's desperate to put men in girls' sports and woke indoctrination in our classrooms.”

    kenpaxton.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

U.S. Senator (Texas, Class 2)

Primary election

TexasEnded 3/3/2026· Republican Party

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