Ahead of the upcoming 2024 primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released his full official endorsement list.
“You asked for it and here it is,” he said in a post on X. “Please save this, then text and email to your friends and family.”
Paxton also stated that it was time for the state to “clean house” in the same message. “Retweet and share this list. With your help we will redeem the Texas Courts and The Texas House.”
The endorsement list includes Donald Trump for president of the United States and John Devine for the Texas Supreme Court. It also includes David Schenck, Gina Parker, and Lee Finley for the Court of Criminal Appeals.
For U.S. Congress, Paxton has endorsed business owner John O’Shea in North Texas. He had planned to challenge State Rep. Kay Granger (R–12), but Granger said that she will not be seeking reelection. O’Shea is now competing for the open seat. Paxton also endorsed Irene Armendariz-Jackson, who is challenging Rep. Veronica Escobar (D–16) in El Paso.
For the State Senate, Paxton endorsed an emergency room physician named Dr. Carrie de Moor, who is running against three others in an open field as State Sen. Drew Springer (R–Muenster) is not running for reelection.
Paxton has endorsed Dale Huls over State Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R–New Boston) for House District 1.
He also endorsed Brent Money over Jill Dutton for House District 2.
Paxton’s Texas House endorsements also include:
Josh Feuerstein, who is challenging State Rep. Keith Bell (R–) for House District 4.
Jeff Fletcher, who is challenging State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount Pleasant) for House District 5.
Paulette Carson is challenging State Rep. Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) for House District 9. Ashby previously voted to impeach Paxton.
State Rep. Travis Clardy (R–Nacogdoches) for House District 11. While Clardy opposed school choice legislation, he also opposed the impeachment of Paxton and proposed impeachment reform legislation.
Incumbent State Rep. Steve Toth (R–Conroe) for House District 15.
Tom Glass, who is challenging State Rep. Stan Gerdes (R–Smithsville) for House District 17.
Janice Holt, who is challenging State Rep. Ernest Bailes (R–Shepherd) for House District 18.
Janine Chapa, who is challenging State Rep. Terry Wilson (R–Georgetown) for House District 20. Wilson had also previously voted to impeach Paxton.
David Covey, who is challenging House Speaker Dade Phelan (Beaumont).
Matt Morgan, who is challenging State Rep. Jacey Jetton (Richmond).
State Rep. Gary Gates (R–Richmond), who is running for reelection for House District 28.
Sheriff AJ Louderback, who is running to replace retiring State Rep. Geanie Morrison (R–Victoria) for House District 30.
Paxton also endorsed former national spokesperson for Trump in 2016 Katrina Pierson, who is challenging State Rep. Justin Holland (R–Heath) for House District 33.
Former Texas legislator Alan Schoolcraft, who is challenging incumbent State Rep. John Kuempel (R–Seguin) for House District 44.
Wesley Virdell, who is running for the open House District 53 seat left by House Impeachment Manager, State Rep. Andrew Murr (R–Junction).
Hillary Hickland, who is challenging State Rep. Hugh Shine (R–Temple) for House District 55.
Devvie Duke, who is running for the open seat left by State Rep. Doc Anderson (R–Waco) for House District 56.
Helen Kerwin, who is challenging State Rep. DeWayne Burns (R–Cleburne) for House District 56.
Parker County Conservatives co-founder Mike Olcott, who is challenging State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R–Graford) for House District 60. The race is a rematch of 2022 when Rogers beat Olcott by only 300 votes.
Chuck Branch and Keresa Richardson both received Paxton’s endorsement and are challenging State Rep. Frederick Frazier (R–McKinney) for House District 61.
Shelley Luther, who is challenging State Rep. Reggie Smith (R–Van Alstyne) to a rematch for House District 62.
Vince Gallo, who is challenging State Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R–Flower Mound) for House District 63.
Andy Hopper, who is challenging State Rep. Lynn Stucky (R–Sanger) for House District 64.
Mitch Little, who is challenging State Rep. Kronda Thimesch (R–Lewisville) for House District 65. Little previously led a successful defense of Paxton against the impeachment charges.
Wayne Richard, who is challenging State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) for House District 66. Richard ran for the seat in 2010 but lost to Van Taylor.
Daren Meis, who is challenging State Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Allen) for House District. 67.
Kerri Kingsberry, who is challenging State Rep. David Spiller (R–Jacksboro) for House District 68. Spiller also voted to impeach Paxton.
Liz Case, who is challenging State Rep. Stan Lambert (R–Abilene) for House District 71.
Don McLaughlin, who is running for House District 80. Current State Rep. Tracy King (D–Uvalde) has said that he will not be seeking reelection.
Wade Cowan, who is challenging State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R–Lubbock) for House District 83.
Tim Greeson, who is challenging State Rep. Stan Kitzman (R–Brookshire) for House District 85.
Incumbent State Rep. John Smithee (R–Amarillo), who is running for reelection in House District 86.
Caroline Fairly, who is running for House District 87. Current State Rep. Four Price (R–Amarillo) has said that he will not be seeking reelection.
Karen Post, who is challenging State Rep. Ken King (R–Canadian) for House District 88.
Abraham George, who is challenging State Rep. Candy Noble (R–Lucas) for House District 89.
David Lowe, who is challenging State Rep. Stephanie Klick (R–Fort Worth) for House District 91.
Cheryl Bean, who is running to replace incumbent State Rep. Craig Goldman (R–Fort Worth) for House District 97. Goldman is seeking to succeed Granger in the U.S. House.
Jack Reynolds, who is challenging State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) for House District 99. Geren had previously taken a lead role in the attempt to impeach Paxton.
Barry Wernick, who is challenging State Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–Dallas) for House District 108.
Marc LaHood, who is challenging State Rep. Steve Allison (R–San Antonio) for House District 121.
Bianca Gracia, who is challenging State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R–Deer Park) for House District 128.
John Perez, who is challenging State Rep. Mano DeAyala (R–Houston) for House District 133.
Jared Woodfill, who is challenging State Rep. Lacey Hull (R–Houston) for House District 138.
Stephen Stanley, who is challenging State Rep. Rhetta Bowers (D–Rowlet) for House District 113.
Paxton’s list of endorsements also includes GOP County Chair Races, County District Attorney Races, Down Ballot Judge Races, County Commissioner Races, And County Constable Races.
Texas’ primary elections will take place on March 5 of this year. Early voting begins February 20.
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