India, Oct. 21 -- Ken Paxton is an American Republican politician and the attorney general of Texas since January 2015. He is known for his conservative political views, legal battles against federal government policies and close alignment with President Donald Trump. Paxton defeated longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the party's primary runoff to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2026. He is also known for the many legal and political controversies that have followed him throughout his career.

Who Is Ken Paxton?

Ken Paxton is a Republican politician and lawyer from Texas who has held several elected positions in the state. As attorney general, he serves as Texas's chief legal officer and represents the state in legal ...