Ken Paxton is in the news as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, where recent polls show him trailing Democrat James Talarico and fundraising has become a key issue. He has been trying to frame the race as important for keeping the GOP Senate majority, while dismissing the polls and saying voters will reject Talarico once they learn more about him. Paxton is also facing renewed scrutiny over his finances, past scandals, and a complaint accusing him of violating Texas election law. Separately, his noncitizen voting probe has produced few prosecutions so far, with some referrals turning out to be U.S. citizens.