Ken Paxton
Lost the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Born 1962Lawyer
- Last margin
- −12.1
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1962 · Minot Air Force Base
- Education
- Baylor University; University of Virginia School of Law
- Occupation
- lawyer, business consultant
- On the ballot as
- attorney general of Texas (2015–present)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
Every race Paxton has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Paxton won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. Senate in Texas | General | Lost | James Talarico (D), Ted Brown (L) | 43% | D+12.1 | $22.3M | R+13.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Texas Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Paxton’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Paxton’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $22.3M
- Outside, for Paxton
- $94.7M
- Outside, against Paxton
- $99.1M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| KEN PAXTON FOR SENATE FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Paxton’s races
The 2026 general average had Paxton behind by 3.2; Paxton lost by 12.1.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 82 polls | D+3.2 | D+12.1 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Texas Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Paxton has run against
- James Talarico (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Texas Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Paxton
One person, matched across every source we use.
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET