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Trump to Campaign for Ken Paxton at Aug. 27 Fundraiser

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will stump for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton at an August 27 fundraiser in Houston.
Paxton, scandal-ridden Texas attorney general, replaced incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on the GOP ticket, turning the seat into a toss-up.
Paxton’s campaign called its fundraising “abysmal” after being out-raised by over 300 %.
Paxton settled 2015 securities fraud charges in 2024 with $300,000 restitution and a guilt admission.

History

Historical Context

In the 1994 midterm, the Republican Party, led by Newt Gingrich, won a net 54 House seats and introduced the Contract with America, shifting Congress to GOP control for the first time since 1952. That strategy of using high-profile allies resurfaces as Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at a Houston fundraiser, echoing the 1994 playbook.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will stump for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton at an August 27 fundraiser in Houston.
Paxton, scandal-ridden Texas attorney general, replaced incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on the GOP ticket, turning the seat into a toss-up.
Paxton’s campaign called its fundraising “abysmal” after being out-raised by over 300 %.
Paxton settled 2015 securities fraud charges in 2024 with $300,000 restitution and a guilt admission.

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