Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Accused of Voter Fraud in Senate Race

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the challenger to Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, alleges that Paxton voted from an address he no longer resides at in six consecutive elections, potentially violating state residency rules. The claim is based on investigative reporting by ProPublica and the Texas Tribune, which showed Paxton continued to cast ballots from his former marital home after moving out in 2024.

The Collin County Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Texas secretary of state requesting an investigation. Paxton has declined to answer questions about his voter registration and residency, though he recently held a news conference to tout endorsements from dozens of sheriffs and criticized Talarico on crime. Experts say the alleged voting pattern could breach Texas law, which permits out‑of‑area voting only under limited circumstances such as military service or university enrollment.

The controversy adds to Paxton’s prior legal challenges, including a 2023 impeachment attempt, and could influence voter perceptions as the Senate primary approaches.