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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
James Barragán

Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters Paxton Watch Party Barn in Plano after being re-elected on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters at the Haggard Party Barn in Plano after being reelected on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Credit: Ben Torres for The Texas Tribune)

Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has faced securities fraud charges since 2015 and is under FBI investigation for abuse of office, has won reelection for a third term, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democratic civil rights lawyer Rochelle Garza.

“The reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,” Paxton said in his victory speech from Collin County.

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