Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin in his state. On Monday night the Republican headlines his first scheduled campaign rally since entering the race. Early voting is set to start Tuesday for the March 3 primary. Paxton plans several stops across Texas and has started airing ads that tie him to President Donald Trump. He's seeking the GOP nomination over longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley Hunt. Republican Senate leaders have spent heavily attacking Paxton over his impeachment and personal scandals. Paxton has drawn national attention for filing lawsuits to pursue conservative issues.
