Texas · U.S. Senate in Texas · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Ken Paxton
Attorney general of Texas (2015–present)
2026 race · U.S. Senate in Texas
30% chance of winning · race rated Lean D
39% chance of winning · race rated Lean D
Background
- Experience
- Statewide office or Congress
- Past races on file
- 7 (7 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Texas, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2024Won
State Senate · SD-8 Nov 5, 2024
R · 59.4% · 269,743 votes
- 2012Won
State Senate · SD-8 Nov 6, 2012
R · 62.3% · 178,238 votes
- 2010Won
House of Representatives · HD-70 Nov 2, 2010
R · 100.0% · 43,006 votes
- 2008Won
House of Representatives · HD-70 Nov 4, 2008
R · 86.2% · 73,450 votes
- 2006Won
House of Representatives · HD-70 Nov 7, 2006
R · 69.0% · 30,062 votes
- 2004Won
House of Representatives · HD-70 Nov 2, 2004
R · 76.0% · 58,520 votes
- 2002Won
House of Representatives · HD-70 Nov 5, 2002
R · 78.5% · 28,012 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $19.5M
- From individuals
- $19M
- Spent
- $14.6M
- Cash on hand
- $4.9M
Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- James TalaricoDemocratic