Ken Paxton bolts from press event when asked about potentially committing voter fraud

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) abruptly ditched a Tuesday press conference when he was asked about reports that he potentially committed voter fraud and owns 15 homes worth $9 million on a government salary.

Paxton, who is running for the U.S. Senate against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, was holding an event with sheriffs when reporters asked him to respond to these reports. Paxton refused.

“I’d like to keep today to law enforcement,” he said. “That’s what I’m going to answer.”

As other reporters tried to ask questions, a Paxton aide stepped in and told the group, “We’re going to get out of here.” The event was over.

Talarico’s campaign later mocked Paxton for fleeing the scene.

“Ken Paxton just refused to answer basic questions about reports he committed voter fraud and expanded his real estate portfolio to 15 properties on a government salary – because he has no answers for his corruption,” Talarico spokesperson JT Ennis said in a statement. “If Ken Paxton can’t answer these simple questions, what is he planning to do in a debate?”