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Ken Paxton

8 facts from 6 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.

2026

The Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is the most expensive Senate race, with $569 million spent on ads.

“That Senate race is between James Talarico, the Democrat, and Ken Paxton, the Republican, and it is the most expensive Senate race in the country. $569 million on ads”

Tamara Keith · Who decides the future of America?, 0:15:31

2026

A New York Times poll found Texas Latino voters favoring Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton by nearly forty points.

“Latino voters favor the state's Democratic candidate for Senate, James Talarico, over his Republican rival, Ken Paxton, by nearly forty points.”

Michael Barbaro · A Political Rebellion in the Rio Grande Valley, 1:15:00

2026

Ken Paxton's campaign appeared to cancel the final event of its 'Come and Take It' tour, which had been planned for the Alamo.

“His campaign appeared to cancel the final event of his come and take it tour, which was set to take place at the Alamo.”

Jon Favreau · Last Call for Takes!, 0:54:58

2026

In the Times/Siena Texas poll, James Talarico's net favorability was about plus ten and Ken Paxton's about minus twenty-one.

“His favorable rating in this poll is like plus ten, and Paxton is, uh, negative twenty one.”

Jon Favreau · Last Call for Takes!, 0:57:07

2026

Dan Pfeiffer said Elon Musk spent about $200 million in Texas alone trying to help Ken Paxton win the Senate race.

“He spent $200 million in Texas alone.”

Dan Pfeiffer · Blue Tsunami!, 0:53:07

Undated

Tommy Vietor listed past controversies for Ken Paxton, including that his staff reported him to the FBI and that Republicans impeached him.

“he stole from his friends, his staff reported him to the FBI, he was impeached by Republicans”

Tommy Vietor · Last Call for Takes!, 0:56:25

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