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From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about Paxton's situation and its potential impact on his Senate bid can be found in the full article from the San Antonio Current.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been surrounded by scandals for most of his 11 years in statewide office. His legal troubles have been used by political opponents in past elections. Paxton's controversies have been ongoing, with various issues arising during his time in office.
Details of these scandals are available from the San Antonio Current. Further information about Paxton's situation and its potential impact on his Senate bid can be found in the full article from the San Antonio Current.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been surrounded by scandals for most of his 11 years in statewide office. His legal troubles have been used by political opponents in past elections. Paxton's…
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