Ken Paxton Responds to Comments About Opponent's Religious Views

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not express a personal opinion on whether his opponent James Talarico is destined for hell, stating instead that such judgments are up to God. Paxton's comments followed remarks from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who criticized Talarico's views and suggested he is 'going to Hell.' Paxton acknowledged that Talarico's views do not align with traditional Christianity and described them as harmful, but he refrained from agreeing with Patrick's assessment. Talarico, a Democratic state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, has faced scrutiny for his previous religious statements, including claims about the nature of God and his relationship with Christianity. He has attempted to clarify his past remarks during his campaign.