Paxton Rebounds Politically After Legal Victories, Poised to Wield Influence Among Texas Conservatives
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Ken Paxton's political fortunes have rebounded after being acquitted in his impeachment trial and having fraud charges against him dropped.
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He now has strong support among the Texas GOP's conservative base and power brokers like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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Paxton is expected to challenge John Cornyn for his Senate seat in 2026 or run for another office.
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His critics argue he still faces legal issues that could threaten his political future, but his back-to-back wins have boosted his standing.
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Paxton is poised to wield significant influence among hardline conservatives as they seek to consolidate power and drive the Texas House further right.