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EXCLUSIVE: Ken Paxton WARNS ‘If We Lose Texas, the Senate’s Gone’

Gary FranchiAugust 16, 2026135 views
EXCLUSIVE: Ken Paxton WARNS ‘If We Lose Texas, the Senate’s Gone’
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In a high-stakes interview with Breitbart News Saturday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton dropped a strategic truth bomb: ‘If we lose Texas, the Senate’s gone.’ As Texas remains a pivotal battleground state, Paxton’s words were a clarion call to conservatives rallying to keep the Lone Star State red.

The Republican Senate candidate is seeing a surge in enthusiasm among GOP voters, galvanizing his campaign to maintain momentum. Paxton is up against Democrat challenger James Talarico, who is using creative campaign strategies, including a viral ad campaign poking fun at Paxton over a decade-old pen incident.

Talarico’s camp recently released an ad featuring Ken Paxton’s courtroom slip-up—a video of Paxton accidentally taking a lawyer’s $1,000 Montblanc pen. @JamesDoughty67 tweeted, “Ken Paxton was caught on courthouse security video taking a lawyer’s $1,000 Montblanc pen… Talarico’s campaign found the footage and turned it into an ad.”

Despite the Democrats’ desperate antics, Paxton is not backing down. @NatalieHarp_01 tweeted enthusiastically, “JUST NOW: TX Senate candidate Ken Paxton is working on the ground to defeat James Talarico. KEN PAXTON IS AN ABSOLUTE MACHINE.”

The race for Texas is heating up and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If Republicans lose Texas, the impact will echo throughout the national political landscape, potentially shifting the balance of power in the Senate. But Paxton is confident in his ground game, focusing on increasing voter turnout and closing the fundraising gap with Talarico.

This isn’t just a fight for Texas; it’s a fight for America. Patriots, it’s time to wake up and push back against the radical left’s relentless attempts to undermine the values we hold dear.

Will Paxton’s campaign be enough to thwart the Democrats’ attempts to flip Texas? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—conservatives must stay vigilant. KEEP TEXAS RED and ensure the Senate remains in GOP control.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FaithfulTexanVerifiedjust now
Wow, this really hit home! A reminder of what we're fighting for here in Texas. #KeepTexasRed
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HopefulPatriotVerifiedjust now
Absolutely, let's keep up the momentum!
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ConservativeGalVerifiedjust now
I hope everyone recognizes the importance of this midterm election. We can't afford to be complacent!
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FreedomFirstVerifiedjust now
It's crucial that Texans show up and vote in every election. Our state's future depends on it!
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LoneStarPatriotVerifiedjust now
Ken Paxton is absolutely right. If we lose Texas, it's not just the Senate that's at stake, but the values we hold dear as well.
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OldTimerVerifiedjust now
Texas has always been a stronghold, but demographics are changing fast. We need to focus on why and how to address this shift.
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YoungGunVerifiedjust now
I think it's a matter of reaching out to the younger voters effectively.
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ConcernedCitizen2023Verifiedjust now
Can someone explain why Texas is so pivotal for the Senate? I'm curious about the overall impact.