REPUBLICAN

Warren Paxton

Texas Senate 2026 · 2026

Policy Positions

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Policy Positions

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Economy

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct statement on a $17 federal minimum wage found; position inferred from Ken Paxton's (likely the intended candidate, Texas AG running as Republican) strong conservative record and Republican opposition to federal minimum wage increases, combined with standard GOP platform opposing federal wage mandates. Fact-check this →

Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?

Neutral

Party InferenceKen Paxton (likely the intended candidate, as 'Warren Paxton' does not appear to be a known Texas Senate candidate) has not made tariffs tied to labor and environmental standards a prominent issue; his record focuses on immigration, election integrity, and legal challenges, making his position on this specific tariff framing unclear. Fact-check this →

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Environment

2 positions

Would you support legislation requiring the US to reduce carbon emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2035?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementKen Paxton (likely the candidate referenced, also known in Texas Republican politics) has consistently opposed climate regulations and supported fossil fuel industries as Texas AG, filing lawsuits against EPA rules; as a Republican Senate candidate in Texas, his public record and campaign positions strongly indicate opposition to aggressive carbon reduction mandates, though no direct statement on this specific 50% target was found. Fact-check this →

Would you support ending new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?

Strongly Oppose

Campaign PlatformKen Paxton (likely the candidate intended, as 'Warren Paxton' does not appear to be a recognized figure) has consistently championed fossil fuel production and sued the Biden administration over drilling restrictions; as a Texas Republican running for U.S. Senate, his record strongly indicates opposition to ending federal oil and gas permits, though direct statements on this exact policy question are inferred from his broader record. Fact-check this →

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Foreign Policy

2 positions

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?

Support

Party InferenceKen Paxton (commonly referred to as Warren Paxton in error) has no specific public record on a precise 5%-above-inflation defense increase threshold; position inferred from his strong hawkish rhetoric, support for robust military spending, and alignment with mainstream Republican defense priorities as Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate. Fact-check this →

Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?

Oppose

Party InferenceKen Paxton (likely the candidate referenced, as 'Warren Paxton' appears to be Ken Paxton) has aligned with America-First conservatism and has been broadly skeptical of foreign aid, consistent with his Republican base in Texas, though no direct legislative record exists as he has served as state AG rather than in federal office. Fact-check this →

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Gun Policy

2 positions

Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementKen Paxton (likely the intended candidate, as 'Warren Paxton' appears to be a name error) has a strong pro-gun record as Texas Attorney General, including filing briefs defending broad Second Amendment rights and opposing federal gun restrictions, strongly indicating opposition to any semi-automatic rifle ban; confidence is moderate due to name ambiguity and lack of a direct Senate campaign statement on this specific policy. Fact-check this →

Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementKen Paxton (running as 'Warren Paxton' appears to refer to Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and 2026 Senate candidate) has a consistent record opposing expanded background checks, having opposed federal universal background check legislation and aligned with NRA positions opposing private-sale background check requirements throughout his career as Texas AG and previously as a state legislator. Fact-check this →

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Healthcare

2 positions

Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?

Strongly Oppose

Campaign PlatformKen Paxton (running as Warren Paxton is likely Ken Paxton, Texas AG) has consistently opposed government-run healthcare expansion and the ACA; as a Republican candidate in Texas he has campaigned on free-market healthcare principles and against Medicare-for-All type proposals, inferred from campaign platform and public statements. Fact-check this →

Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found on Medicare drug price negotiation specifically for Ken Paxton (likely the intended candidate); position inferred from strong conservative Republican alignment, consistent opposition to expanding government intervention in healthcare markets, and general anti-ACA/government healthcare stances throughout his tenure as Texas Attorney General. Fact-check this →

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Immigration

2 positions

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementKen Paxton (likely the intended candidate, as Texas AG) has consistently opposed amnesty and pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, leading multiple lawsuits against DACA and federal immigration policies, indicating strong opposition to any citizenship pathway. Fact-check this →

Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?

Strongly Support

Campaign PlatformKen Paxton (note: commonly known as Ken, not Warren) has made border security a signature issue as Texas AG, repeatedly suing the Biden administration over immigration enforcement, declaring border emergencies, and publicly championing increased federal border security infrastructure and personnel as central to his Senate campaign platform. Fact-check this →

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Taxes

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct statement on this specific tax rate question found, but as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, Ken Paxton's political record and party platform strongly oppose corporate tax increases; position inferred from general conservative fiscal stance. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceKen Paxton (likely the candidate referenced, noting name discrepancy) has a consistent conservative record as Texas Attorney General opposing tax increases, and Republican candidates in Texas broadly campaign against higher income taxes; no direct statement on this specific proposal was found, but his ideological profile strongly indicates opposition. Fact-check this →

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Voting Rights

1 position

Would you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementKen Paxton (likely the intended candidate, as Texas AG) has a documented record of opposing automatic voter registration and broadly opposing federal voting mandates, actively pursuing election integrity litigation and opposing measures like the For the People Act which included AVR provisions; position inferred from consistent public record on voting rights issues. Fact-check this →