Texas GOP Ex-lawmaker Declares Opposition to Paxton's Senate Bid

WHO:

Alternet - Former Texas Republican lawmaker Glenn Rogers, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Democratic candidate James Talarico.

CNN - Glenn Rogers, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Governor Greg Abbott, and former Senator John Cornyn.

WHAT:

Alternet - Glenn Rogers stated in a new ad, “I’ll never trust Ken Paxton, I’ll never support Ken Paxton and the last place he should be is the United States Senate."

CNN - The ad will run statewide on digital and streaming platforms as part of an eight-figure effort in the general election.

CNN - The Texas Southern's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center reported that more than a quarter of moderate Republicans plan to "break ranks" and vote for the Democrat.

Alternet - GOP-aligned groups have invested more than $140 million in support of Paxton's campaign.

WHERE:

Alternet - The ad will run statewide in Texas.

CNN - Rogers is from outside Fort Worth, Texas.

WHEN:

CNN - The Texas House impeached Paxton in 2023.

CNN - The state Senate acquitted Paxton months after his impeachment.

WHY:

CNN - Rogers is a critic of the direction of the Republican Party in Texas and lost his seat in the 2024 primary due to his opposition to school vouchers.

CNN - The impeachment was based on accusations of Paxton abusing his office to help a wealthy friend and donor.

HOW:

Alternet - The ad is part of a campaign effort by the pro-Talarico Lone Star Rising PAC.

CNN - Talarico's campaign has created a "Republicans for Talarico" coalition and received endorsements from Dan Cogdell and David Maxwell, who have ties to Paxton.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 15:01 UTC)

In a bold move, Glenn Rogers, a former Texas Republican lawmaker, has launched a new ad declaring that he will never trust or support Ken Paxton, stating that the last place Paxton should be is the United States Senate. This ad, part of an eight-figure campaign effort by the pro-Talarico Lone Star Rising PAC, will run statewide across Texas, as more than a quarter of moderate Republicans are reportedly ready to break ranks and vote for Democrat James Talarico. Meanwhile, GOP-aligned groups have poured over $140 million into supporting Paxton's campaign, despite his impeachment in 2023 over allegations of abusing his office.