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Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary

The attorney general, who has had his own legal problems since his first year in office, is battling three GOP primary challengers: Eva Guzman, George P. Bush and Louie Gohmert.

By Patrick SvitekFeb. 4, 2022, 10:10 a.m. CentralUpdated Feb. 4, 2022, 10:10 a.m. Central

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Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
February 4, 2022

<h1>Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary</h1>
<p class="byline">by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune <br />February 4, 2022</p>
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<p>The Texas Tribune spent January on the campaign trail with the Republicans looking to dislodge GOP Attorney General <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/ken-paxton/">Ken Paxton</a>. His primary challengers include Land Commissioner <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/george-p-bush/">George P. Bush</a>, former Texas Supreme Court Justice <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/eva-guzman/">Eva Guzman</a> and U.S. Rep. <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/louie-gohmert/">Louie Gohmert</a> of Tyler. They are all arguing he is unfit for office due to his ethical baggage, while Paxton is running on his record of suing President Joe Biden — and boasting the endorsement of Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump.</p>
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Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary

Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
February 4, 2022

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The Texas Tribune spent January on the campaign trail with the Republicans looking to dislodge GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton. His primary challengers include Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Tyler. They are all arguing he is unfit for office due to his ethical baggage, while Paxton is running on his record of suing President Joe Biden — and boasting the endorsement of Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump.

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Patrick Svitek

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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously... More by Patrick Svitek

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