14 h. ago Poll: Republican Ken Paxton Up Five Points over Democrat Colin Allred, Suggesting Electability Fears Unfounded

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) would defeat expected Democrat opponent Colin Allred in a Senate race by five points, according to a narrative-kneecapping poll. The post Poll: Republican Ken Paxton Up Five Points over Democrat Colin Allred, Suggesting Electability Fears Unfounded appeared first on Breitbart.

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62 h. ago Hispanic Democratic Officials in Texas Plead Not Guilty to Voter Fraud

Texas’ attorney general, Ken Paxton, has now used his “election integrity unit” to indict 15 Latino Democrats under a 2021 statute that outlawed delivering ballots for other voters.

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2 d. ago How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

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3 d. ago Bill Maher admits he still fears getting canceled despite cultural 'vibe shift' after election

Bill Maher admitted he fears getting canceled for private remarks during his Club Random podcast on Monday, despite believing there's been a cultural shift.

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6 d. ago Lone Star State rivals for US Senate compete to wrangle runaway Democrats

Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a 2026 Texas Senate race, and a super PAC highlights the attorney general's role in a redistricting battle with fleeing Democrats.

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7 d. ago Texas Court Blocks 'Beto Bribes' Supporting Runaway House Democrats

A Texas district court judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order against Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke to stop what Attorney General Ken Paxton described as a "misleading financial-influence scheme to fund runaway Democrats who fled Texas to break quorum. " The order stops O'Rourke and his political group, Powered By People, from fundraising and expending funds to support Democrat House Representatives who fled the state to prevent the passage of congressional redistricting in the special session called by Governor Greg Abbott. The post Texas Court Blocks ‘Beto Bribes’ Supporting Runaway House Democrats — O’Rourke Loses Again appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Rep. Chip Roy Considering Texas Attorney General Run in 2026

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is considering entering the race for Texas attorney general, two sources told The Hill. The potential campaign would come as the seat becomes open for the first time since 2014, following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the 2026 Republican primary. The post Rep. Chip Roy Considering Texas Attorney General Run in 2026 appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Texas AG Files Suit to Vacate Seats of Runaway House Democrats

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit on Friday to pursue judicial declarations that 13 seats held by runaway House Democrats have been vacated due to continued unlawful absences. The move comes after many House Democrats refused orders to return to the Texas Capitol to resume their duties in the called special session. The post Texas AG Files Suit to Vacate Seats of Runaway House Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Texas Attorney General Moves to Oust Democrats From Office Over Walkout

Democratic lawmakers maintained their walkout to thwart a Republican gerrymander, prompting Ken Paxton to ask the state’s supreme court to remove 13 of them from their seats.

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7 d. ago Texas AG investigates Beto O’Rourke PAC over support for quorum

Attorney General Ken Paxton examines PAC connected to Beto O'Rourke for allegedly assisting Texas Democrats who abandoned legislative duties during redistricting fight.

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9 d. ago AWOL Dems’ flight from Texas may have been funded illegally by Beto O'Rourke nonprofit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Beto O'Rourke's nonprofit Powered by People for allegedly funding Democrats who fled state to block Republican redistricting effort.

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9 d. ago Texas AG Launches Investigation into Beto O'Rourke's Political Groups Financial Support of Quorum

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation into whether Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke's political group's contributions to the House Democratic Caucus members are breaking the law. The investigation could lead to bribery charges if the State can prove the group is paying legislators not to exercise their vote on the measure to redistrict Texas's congressional seats. The post Texas AG Launches Investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s Political Groups Financial Support of Quorum-Breaking Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago New Jersey governor's race: Democrat Sherrill leads Republican Ciatterelli by six points in 2026 bellwether

New poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 6 points in New Jersey's gubernatorial race with three months until election.

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4 w. ago Texas Attorney General sues US Masters Swimming after controversial trans athlete controversy in San Antonio

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued USMS for allowing a trans athlete in women's competitions after multiple competitors said they were unaware of the athlete's biological sex.

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