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Who Is Angela Paxton? Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Urges Voters To Back GOP
Angela Paxton says the race is about keeping Republican control as polls show Ken Paxton trailing Democrat James Talarico.
- State Sen. Angela Paxton released a new television ad urging voters to back the Republican ticket on November 3, though she did not mention her estranged husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by name.
- Angela Paxton filed for divorce last year on "biblical grounds" citing adultery allegations; the split remains a closely watched political storyline in Texas following Ken Paxton's 2023 impeachment trial.
- By referencing "the elephant in the room," Angela Paxton urges voters to prioritize party control over individual candidates, arguing they should ignore policy nuances to keep the seat "in the family."
- The contest against Democratic nominee James Talarico is a toss-up, with recent polling showing Talarico leading by 6 percentage points as Republicans fight to retain a seat unelected to Democrats since 1988.
- National Republican groups have increased spending amid concerns about the race, while President Donald Trump visited Texas to emphasize the stakes of maintaining GOP control in the U.S. Senate.
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In the Texas Senate election, Republican candidate Ken Paxton is locked in a close race with the Democratic candidate due to legal and ethical issues. As the election landscape becomes uncertain, an unusual situation is unfolding where his ex-wife, Angela Paxton, who is currently in divorce proceedings, is appearing in advertisements to appeal for support for the Republican Party and stepping forward for the party's victory.
Can Ken Paxton’s estranged wife help close the deal with Texas voters?
With polls showing Ken Paxton trailing in the Texas Senate race, Angela Paxton is urging voters to back the entire GOP ticket — even as she is divorcing her husband and accusing him of adultery.
·Seattle, United States
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