The Latest Breaking News from Ken Paxton

An update on this week’s battleground primary results

Welcome to the Thursday, May 26, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 26, 2022

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Is this the end of Bush family dynasty?

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory in Tuesday’s Texas Republican primary was more than another signal of former President Donald Trump’s primacy within the GOP.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Paxton wins Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Incumbent Ken Paxton defeated George P. Bush in the May 24 Republican Party primary runoff for Texas attorney general. In the March 1 primary, Paxton received 42.7% of the vote, while Bush received 22.4%. Both candidates advanced to a runoff because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.

Ballotpedia · May 26, 2022

Texas attorney general claims gun control laws ‘wouldn’t have stopped’ shooting after calling to arm teachers

Republican also called for teachers to be armed

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Garza defeats Jaworski for Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general

Rochelle Garza defeated Joe Jaworski in the May 24 Democratic Party primary runoff for Texas attorney general. Based on unofficial results, Garza received 63% of the vote to Jaworski’s 37%. In the March 1 primary, Garza received 43.0% of the vote and Jaworski received 19.7%. Both candidates advanced to a…

Ballotpedia · May 25, 2022

Bush Dynasty Ends with a Whimper in Texas Runoffs Light on Surprise

Democrats solidify their statewide slate as Attorney General Ken Paxton steps closer to a third term and Representative Jasmine Crockett wins in Dallas.

Texas Observer · May 25, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, wins Republican primary

In a runoff primary election with George P. Bush, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulled off a win. Paxton is embattled in legal issues but easily won over his Republican rival.

WEKU · May 25, 2022

Georgia Gov. Kemp beats Trump’s hand-picked challenger in GOP primary — will face Stacey Abrams

Tuesday’s primary elections featured the inaugural stop in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 revenge tour — the first opportunities he’s had to unseat Republicans whom he considers disloyal for refusing to acquiesce in his baseless fraud claims.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff election against George P. Bush

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily won Tuesday’s runoff election over Republican challenger George P. Bush, a sign that the incumbent’s mounting legal problems were of little concern to GOP voters.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP primary for attorney general

Even with his considerable baggage, Paxton is the odds-on favorite to win re-election in November.

Axios · May 25, 2022