US Chamber of Commerce throws support behind Paxton in widely-watched US Senate contest
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate.
Paxton is facing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the Lone Star State’s U.S. Senate contest.
“The choice is clear in Texas. Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a defender of free enterprise and the pro-growth policies that empower American businesses to thrive. He has pushed back against federal overreach, helped preserve a low-tax environment, and defended the energy sector from burdensome mandates,” U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley stated.
“Paxton understands that true economic prosperity relies on a fair and predictable justice system. We look forward to working together on meaningful legal reform that shields job creators from lawsuit abuse and red tape,” Bradley added.
In a post
on X Paxton noted, “I am honored to have the endorsement of the @USChamber. In the Senate, I’ll fight to cut taxes, roll back job-killing regulations, and get Washington bureaucrats out of the way of the men and women who drive our economy. Let’s keep Texas the economic engine of America.”
The group had endorsed incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, prior to the GOP U.S. Senate primary in the Lone Star State, but after Cornyn and Paxton advanced to the primary runoff, Paxton emerged the victor.