Person I is in the news because Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican Senate nomination, setting up a high-profile race in which he is now the GOP candidate. Paxton is also facing renewed scrutiny over his controversies, including questions about his voting record and an investigation into alleged noncitizen voting that has produced little public result. Recent reporting says early polls show Democrat James Talarico with a narrow lead, while Paxton’s campaign has been dealing with complaints and criticism over his conduct.