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Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial despite abuse allegations

13 September 2026 Ken Paxton Texas United States Impeachment

On 13 September 2026, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton was acquitted on all counts in an impeachment trial in which he stood accused of abusing his office to shield a campaign donor. Paxton is running for U.S. Senate.

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Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

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Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.

Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

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Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

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