Ken Paxton (American Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Lawyer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	23/12/1962
Age	63 years
Birthplace	Minot, North Dakota, USA

Latest News about Ken Paxton

29/03/2026

Ken Paxton is running as a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate, seeking to unseat GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. As a hardline conservative and staunch Trump supporter, Paxton continues to serve as Texas Attorney General while pursuing higher office.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr
Famous for	Being the 51st Attorney General of Texas since 2015 and a staunch ally of President Donald Trump

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Green
Hair Color	Light Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree(s)	Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Baylor University (1985) Master of Business Administration from Baylor University (1986) Doctor of Law from University of Virginia School of Law (1991)

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Reading Writing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1986
Affair/Girlfriend	Laura Olson (American professor of Russian Program)
Wife/Spouse	Angela Paxton

Family

Father	Warren Kenneth Paxton Sr. (Deceased)
Mother	Sally Ann Sandidge (Deceased)
Spouse	Angela Paxton
Children	Tucker Paxton Abby Paxton Katie Paxton Mattie Paxton Madison Paxton

Career

Political Party	Republican
Political Journey	Joined Republican party in 2002 Served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2012 Elected to Texas Senate (District 8) from 2013 to 2015 Serving as Republican Attorney General of Texas since 2015 Elected to Texas House of Representatives in 2002, representing District 70 (2002–2012) Elected to Texas State Senate in 2012, representing District 8 (2012–2014) Elected Attorney General of Texas in 2014, sworn in January 5, 2015 Re-elected Attorney General in 2018 and 2022 Candidate in 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate
Controversies	Indicted for felony securities fraud (2015–2024) SEC civil action in 2016 for defrauding investors FBI investigation and whistleblower lawsuit in 2020 State Bar professional misconduct lawsuit in 2022 Impeached by Texas House in 2023 on 20 articles, acquitted in Senate trial Impeached by Texas House in May 2023 on 121–23 vote, alleging abuse of office to help a political donor, leading to suspension as attorney general; acquitted in subsequent Senate trial
Major Initiatives	Formed Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime (HTTOC) unit as first major initiative, leading to arrest of Backpage.com CEO and permanent shutdown of the platform Filed 22 lawsuits against Obama administration during two-year stretch, with six heard by U.S. Supreme Court Led 26-state coalition lawsuit that stopped Obama's illegal immigration plan, winning in federal courts three times Co-sponsored and defended Texas Voter ID bill Led successful multistate coalition against Obama-era Clean Power Plan Challenged EPA Regional Haze rule, averting higher energy rates for Texans Prevailed against Department of Labor Overtime rule, protecting Texas businesses and jobs Challenged Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory Sued Tylenol manufacturers for deceptive trade practices over disputed claims linking acetaminophen to autism

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/kenpaxtontx/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/kenpaxtontx/
Twitter	https://x.com/txag
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-paxton-854b2a13/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ken Paxton is the 51st Attorney General of Texas.
2. He was born on a U.S. Air Force base in North Dakota and lived in many cities across the USA during his childhood.
3. He initially wanted to be a football player and had a jersey signed by a former Dallas Cowboys player.
4. During college, he served as president of the student government at Baylor University.
5. He has a history of involvement in various political and legal controversies during his career.
6. He was born on a U.S. Air Force base in North Dakota and is the son of an Air Force veteran.
7. He served as in-house counsel for J.C. Penney Company and headed his own law firm for 14 years before entering politics.
8. He leads more than 4,000 employees in 38 divisions and 117 offices around Texas, with nearly 750 attorneys handling more than 30,000 cases annually.
9. He has been a prominent voice in defense of religious liberty and protection of the unborn.

Ken Paxton Politician, Lawyer American Minot, North Dakota, USA