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Independent · Houston, Texas · Founded 2026

Race 1 of 18

U.S. Senate

Votes on federal law, treaties, military aid, federal judges and cabinet nominees.

  • Republican

    Ken Paxton

    Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. As attorney general, Paxton sued CAIR, seeking to stop its operations in Texas.

    Muslim / Islam record
    5 documented
    Muslim community engagement
    No verified public record found
    Pro-Israel political money
    $5,000 · OTHER PRO-ISRAEL PACS
    Anti-Islam remarks & actions
    5 documented
    CIVIL LIBERTIES
    Expanded state enforcement powers
    Years in public office
    23 years
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  • Democrat

    James Talarico

    James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Talarico said the U.S. should stop offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while continuing defensive systems.

    Muslim / Islam record
    No public info found
    Muslim community engagement
    1
    Pro-Israel political money
    $150 · OTHER PRO-ISRAEL PACS
    Anti-Islam remarks & actions
    No public info found
    CIVIL LIBERTIES
    No public info found
    Years in public office
    7 years
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  • Libertarian

    Ted Brown

    Ted Brown is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate. Brown calls for ending foreign aid and U.S. military intervention abroad.

    Muslim / Islam record
    No public info found
    Muslim community engagement
    No verified public record found
    Pro-Israel political money
    Partial review
    Anti-Islam remarks & actions
    No public info found
    CIVIL LIBERTIES
    No public info found
    Years in public office
    No public info found
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Palestine, Israel & Foreign Policy
  2. 2. Muslims, Islam & Civil Rights — Documented Record
  3. 3. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  4. 4. Democracy & Civil Liberties
  5. 5. Family & Household Policy
  6. 6. Muslim Community Engagement
  7. 7. Office-Specific Record & Authority

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Ken Paxton (Republican), James Talarico (Democrat), Ted Brown (Libertarian).

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