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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.
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.
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s wife, state Sen. Angela, files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’ after 38 years
The AG, who is seeking to oust incumbent US Sen. John Cornyn, has been dogged by rumors of infidelity over recent years.
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.
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.
Expert on Cornyn vs Paxton in Texas Senate race
Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a strong primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who leads in polls despite Cornyn's fundraising advantage, with a potential Trump endorsement and Angela Paxton's divorce proceedings being key factors,
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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 ...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Champions Data Privacy, Secures Historic Settlements Against Meta and Google
Texas AG Paxton leads legal actions against tech firms for privacy violations, securing billions in settlements.
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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 ...
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." ...
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 ...
Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed for divorce on Thursday, ...