Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from Sen. Ken Paxton Amid Senate Campaign Turmoil
- On July 10, 2025, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton filed for divorce from her husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing “recent discoveries” and alleging adultery after 38 years of marriage—coinciding with his ongoing U.S. Senate primary campaign.
- The divorce was filed “on biblical grounds,” and notes they separated around June 1, 2024.
Their Statements
- Angela Paxton, who once vocally supported Ken’s career and served by his side during his 2023 impeachment trial, said she believes it’s no longer God-honoring or loving to stay in the marriage.
- Ken Paxton posted his own statement acknowledging the separation, citing “political attacks and public scrutiny,” and requesting prayers and privacy.
Political & Legal Context
- Ken Paxton, a prominent Trump ally, has faced multiple controversies: a 2023 Senate impeachment (involving allegations of affair), securities fraud charges dropped via plea, and a recent federal corruption probe that ended without prosecution. He was acquitted in 2023.
- The divorce has already prompted criticism from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which branded Ken “morally unfit,” and could shake up the Senate primary, benefiting opponent Sen. John Cornyn.
Why It Matters
- Timing and optics: The split coincides with Ken’s high-stakes Senate bid—raised stakes within an already heated GOP field.
- Campaign implications: His ethics and family life may become a central issue as Cornyn seeks to capitalize.
- Personal upheaval: Angela’s candid “biblical grounds” and reference to new discoveries hint at private turmoil spilling into the public and political domain.
