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Video: AG Candidates Battle on the Airwaves

The candidates in the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general traded sharp on-air jabs, spending more than $2 million combined to advertise in the state's largest TV markets. Take a look back at the ads they aired.

by Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha

Credit: Michael Stravato / Callie Richmond

In the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and state Sen. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, traded sharp on-air jabs, spending more than $2 million combined to advertise in the state's largest TV markets. Take a look back at the ads they aired. 

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Justin Dehn’s staff photo
Alana Rocha’s staff photo

Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships