Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Faces Divorce Amid Adultery Allegations, Political Fallout

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, filed for divorce after 38 years of marriage, citing adultery and recent discoveries that led her to conclude the marriage was no longer morally sustainable. The couple had been living apart since June 2024, and Angela Paxton framed the split on biblical grounds, emphasizing the need to honor God and care for their family. The divorce follows a tumultuous period for Ken Paxton, marked by a 2023 impeachment trial where allegations of an extramarital affair and improper actions connected to a donor surfaced. Ken Paxton acknowledged the separation, attributing it partly to political pressures, as he prepares to challenge Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican primary. Cornyn, trailing Paxton in polls, is expected to capitalize on Paxton’s personal and political controversies, with GOP groups already criticizing Paxton’s conduct. The divorce and scandals have injected new dynamics into the Texas Senate race, which is pivotal for both parties in the broader struggle for Senate control.