Republican Ex-Lawmaker Stars in Ad Against Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race
A Republican former state lawmaker has released an ad stating he will "never" support Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race. The ad is part of an eight-figure campaign by a PAC supporting Paxton's Democratic opponent, James…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 23, 2026 — A political action committee (PAC) has launched an eight-figure campaign featuring a Republican former state lawmaker who declared he will “never” support Ken Paxton. Paxton is currently a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race. The ad, which is central to this campaign effort, underscores the continuing political repercussions stemming from Ken Paxton’s impeachment by the Texas House in 2023.
The identity of the Republican former state lawmaker featured in the advertisement has not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, the specific name of the PAC funding the eight-figure campaign remains unstated in the provided information. This campaign aims to leverage dissatisfaction among certain segments of the electorate, particularly those within the Republican party, regarding Paxton’s past actions and the subsequent impeachment proceedings.
The impeachment of Ken Paxton, the incumbent Texas Attorney General, by the Texas House of Representatives in 2023 was a significant political event. While the Texas Senate ultimately acquitted him on all charges following a trial, the impeachment process itself brought considerable public attention to allegations against him. The current ad campaign appears to be capitalizing on this history by directly addressing potential voter concerns or opposition to Paxton’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
The significant financial investment, described as an “eight-figure campaign,” suggests a concerted effort to influence voter perception. The campaign’s focus on a former Republican lawmaker’s opposition is a strategic move designed to resonate with Republican voters who may be hesitant to support Paxton. The ad’s central message, that the lawmaker will “never” support Paxton, is intended to be a definitive statement against his candidacy.
James Talarico, the Democratic opponent in the Texas Senate race, is set to benefit from this PAC’s activity. The PAC is explicitly supporting Talarico through this initiative. The details regarding the precise allocation of the eight-figure budget and the duration of the campaign have not been specified. The ongoing political impact of the 2023 impeachment proceedings remains a key theme being highlighted by those opposing Paxton’s current Senate bid.
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