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Divorce, adultery allegations against Paxton jolt Senate race in Texas
In one of the biggest GOP primary races of the midterms, Sen. John Cornyn and his allies are bringing up Ken Paxton’s personal life, and some backers are rethinking their support.
Two Democrats enter Texas attorney general race as Paxton sets sights on U.S. Senate
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
Who is Ken Paxton? Texas Attorney General's wife files for divorce
Ken Paxton blamed "political attacks” for divorce filing. Here's what to know about the Texas politician who has faced controversies over the years.
Judge orders Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records sealed from public
State Sen. Angela Paxton, the attorney general’s wife, asked last week for the records to be sealed. A new judge brought on after the initial judge recused herself granted the request.
Beto O'Rourke Asked If He Will Run In Texas Senate Race Against Either Ken Paxton Or John Cornyn
On Sunday, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke to CNN's Jake Tapper about the upcoming Senate election in Texas.
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case
The order meant details in the case, which involves allegations of adultery, would not be public as the Texas attorney general challenges Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 primary.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, citing "biblical grounds"
Angela Paxton, a state senator and wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton, filed for divorce while citing "biblical grounds."
Conservative power group drops support of Ken Paxton amid divorce news
Texas Values, an influential group that operates to advance family and Judeo-Christian values in the state, dropped its support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for U.S. Senate days after news broke that state Senator Angela Paxton filed for divorce.
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Prosecutors for Ken Paxton cut this alleged sex trafficker a deal. He was just rearrested.
Rakim Sharkey, 31, could have spent the rest of his life in prison for sex trafficking three people — two of whom were ...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not disclose real estate interests for years. That just changed.
Paxton, a Republican, is challenging John Cornyn for his seat in the U.S. Senate while undergoing divorce proceedings with ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues swimming group over inclusion of transgender women
The lawsuit does not accuse USMS of violating trans athletic participation laws, but of violating consumer protection laws.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues U.S. swimming organization for allowing trans women to compete
The lawsuit, which was filed in Denton County, does not accuse U.S. Masters Swimming of breaking any state laws focusing on ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at event
The lawsuit accused the U.S. Masters of allowing two biological men to compete in women's events during its spring nationals ...
Texas' Paxton Threatens to Arrest Democratic Lawmakers If They Flee to Block Redistricting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to arrest state Democrats who obstruct plans to draw new congressional maps, ...