Paxton Floats Dramatic Exit: AG Says He May Quit Runoff if SAVE America Act Passes
AG's post on X ties his challenge to Senator John Cornyn to a high‑stakes citizenship‑verification bill, signaling an unprecedented campaign strategy.
In a move that could send shockwaves, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has hinted that he could drop out of the Texas Senate Runoff against Senator John Cornyn.
Paxton made the revelation on X, saying that he would go if the Senate removes the impasse and passes the SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), which aims to require proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.
“The Save America Act is the most important bill the U.S. Senate could ever pass, and I’m committed to helping President Trump get it done,” Paxton posted on X March 5.
“I would consider dropping out of this race if Senate Leadership agrees to lift the filibuster and passes the SAVE America Act.”
Paxton’s statement introduces an unusual dynamic: a statewide candidate publicly conditioning his continued campaign on congressional action. It blends electoral strategy with national policy debates over voter eligibility, placing Texas at the center of a broader fight over federal registration rules.