(Credit: Associated Press)
Three years ago, criminal charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared to put his political future in peril.
But the Republican enters November’s midterm elections favored to win a second a term while remaining under indictment. Paxton has pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud over allegations that he duped wealthy investors in a high-tech startup.
He’s not the only incumbent this year seeking re-election while under indictment. Two Republican congressmen, Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York, are also seeking re-election after being indicted on separate federal charges in August.
Paxton’s case has been at a standstill for nearly a year. His Democratic challenger, Justin Nelson, says the delays have made voters forget that Texas’ top law enforcement officer still faces a trial.
