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From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
For most of the 11 years that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has held statewide office, scandals have followed him. And for just as long, political opponents have used his various legal troubles as campaign ammunition against Paxton in elections. Those challengers have described the state’s to...
Key takeaway Those challengers have described the state’s top civil lawyer as a thief and a crook, […] The post From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
Ken Paxton's Senate bid and the controversies surrounding him will likely resonate with Terrell Hills residents who value integrity in their elected officials. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is part of the larger Bexar County electorate that will play a role in determining Paxton's fate. The fact that Paxton has managed to weather scandals for over a decade may raise questions among local voters about the accountability of statewide officeholders. Terrell Hills residents may also consider how Paxton's legal troubles reflect on the state's Republican party, which has a significant presence in Bexar County. As the Senate campaign unfolds, local voters will be watching to see how Paxton's opponents use his controversies against him, and whether these issues will impact his ability to win support in the San Antonio area.
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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? For most of the 11 years that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has held statewide office, scandals have followed him. And for just as long, political opponents have used his various legal troubles as campaign ammunition against Paxton in elections. Those challengers have described the state’s to...
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