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Leaked 2014 Deposition Reveals Paxton Blamed Wife in Fraud Defense
politics4 days ago

Leaked 2014 Deposition Reveals Paxton Blamed Wife in Fraud Defense

A leaked 2014 deposition shows Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton blaming his then-wife for financial issues while denying fraud charges. The document, obtained by The New York Times, highlights his defensive tactics during a federal probe. Democratic rival James Talarico is suing to unseal these records, while Paxton’s team argues against disclosure. The controversy intensifies a tight race where Paxton trails in polls despite heavy MAGA PAC support.

via The Daily Beast|
#angela-paxton#fraud-allegations#james-talarico
Angela Paxton backs GOP ticket in ad, avoiding mention of estranged husband Ken Paxton
politics9 days ago

Angela Paxton backs GOP ticket in ad, avoiding mention of estranged husband Ken Paxton

State Sen. Angela Paxton released a TV ad urging voters to support the entire Republican ticket on November 3, explicitly avoiding mention of her estranged husband, U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The ad, funded by Texas PAC, follows her recent private speeches to conservative women groups. The race remains a tight toss-up, with Democratic nominee James Talarico holding a slight polling lead in a state that has not lost a statewide election since 1994.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-midterms#angela-paxton#ken-paxton
Angela Paxton’s ad urges GOP unity without naming her estranged husband
politics9 days ago

Angela Paxton’s ad urges GOP unity without naming her estranged husband

Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton released a new ad urging voters to support the entire Republican ticket for the Nov. 3 election, explicitly avoiding her estranged husband Ken Paxton’s name. The ad, funded by a super PAC, follows her recent speech to conservative women arguing that retaining the Senate seat is more important than individual candidate scandals. While the race remains a toss-up, Democratic nominee James Talarico holds a slight polling lead in a state that has not lost a statewide race since 1994.

via NBC News|
#2026-midterms#angela-paxton#ken-paxton
Angela Paxton urges GOP women to vote for party despite husband's scandal
politics14 days ago

Angela Paxton urges GOP women to vote for party despite husband's scandal

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton broke her silence on her estranged husband’s U.S. Senate bid, urging Republican women to support the party’s candidates in November despite personal grievances. Speaking at a Texas Federation of Republican Women meeting on September 18, she argued that retaining the Senate seat is more important than individual candidate preferences, even if it means voting for a candidate one dislikes. This intervention occurs as Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in polls, with national backing from figures like Donald Trump attempting to close the gap. The speech highlights the tension between party loyalty and personal scandals within the GOP base, particularly regarding Paxton’s history of ethical controversies and infidelity allegations.

via CNN|
#2026-midterms#angela-paxton#ken-paxton
Angela Paxton urges GOP women to prioritize party unity over personal grievances in Texas Senate race
politics20 days ago

Angela Paxton urges GOP women to prioritize party unity over personal grievances in Texas Senate race

State Sen. Angela Paxton broke her silence on her estranged husband’s U.S. Senate bid, urging conservative women to vote for the Republican ticket despite personal conflicts. Speaking at a Texas Federation of Republican Women event in Round Rock, she argued that retaining the seat is more important than individual candidate preferences, even if it means voting for a candidate one dislikes. This intervention occurs as Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in polls, with national backing from figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump attempting to close the gap. The speech highlights the tension between party loyalty and personal scandals within the GOP base.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#angela-paxton#ken-paxton
Texas Paxtons Agree to Unseal Divorce Records Amid Media Pressure
law-and-politics9 months ago

Texas Paxtons Agree to Unseal Divorce Records Amid Media Pressure

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. Angela Paxton have agreed to unseal their divorce records following a legal challenge by media organizations, with a court hearing scheduled to finalize the unsealing. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on biblical grounds, and the records were initially sealed, but public access is now set to be restored.

via The Texas Tribune|
#angela-paxton#divorce-records#ken-paxton
"Texas Senator's Wife Barred from Voting in Husband's Impeachment Trial"
politics3 years ago

"Texas Senator's Wife Barred from Voting in Husband's Impeachment Trial"

Angela Paxton, the wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, will not be allowed to vote in his impeachment trial in the state Senate. The rules for the trial were adopted after two days of closed session and passed 25-3. Angela Paxton voted nay. Her presence at the trial is still required, and her seat will contribute to the overall calculation for the vote. Ken Paxton was impeached in a 121-23 vote, with many Republicans voting against him. He was accused of multiple forms of misconduct, including bribery, obstruction of justice, and misappropriation of public resources.

via ABC News|
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