Ken Paxton's AI Ad Shows Cornyn and Crockett Dancing in Bipartisan Spoof

In a new attack ad, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign released an AI-generated video showing Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett dancing together. The ad, which blends fake AI clips with real footage of Crockett discussing her working relationship with Cornyn, portrays the two politicians as unlikely dance partners.

The video opens with Cornyn and Crockett two-stepping in cowboy boots at a honky-tonk, then transitions to them swing dancing in business attire on the Senate floor. A final scene, dubbed the "Washington Waltz," shows them swaying outside the U.S. Capitol to dreamy music.

The ad highlights Cornyn and Crockett's bipartisan cooperation, framing it as a liability for Cornyn in the Republican primary. According to reports, Paxton and Cornyn have long-standing political tensions.

When is the next Senate election in Texas?

The 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, with primaries scheduled for March 3, 2026.

Who is running for the Texas Senate in 2026?

Declared candidates for the seat include:

• Sen. John Cornyn (R) – Incumbent seeking a fifth term.
• Ken Paxton (R) – Texas attorney general challenging Cornyn.
• Wesley Hunt (R) – U.S. representative in the GOP primary.
• Jasmine Crockett (D) – U.S. representative running for the Democratic nomination.
• James Talarico (D) – State representative in the Democratic primary.
• Ahmad R. Hassan (D) – Also filed for the Democratic primary.