Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Faces Divorce Amid Senate Campaign

Texas Senator Angela Paxton Files for Divorce, Citing Adultery

Senator Angela Paxton of Texas State has given the divorce from Texas attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage. He has given a divorce application by referring to "biblical grounds" and accused of adultery. On July 10, 2025, the information published by The Washington Post and Texas Tribune has been given in such a time when the US Senator John Cornyn is preaching to challenge American Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Primary of Ken Paxton 2026. This divorce may have an impact on Paxton's political possibilities, and analysts believe that it can harm their public image.

Texas AG Ken Paxton faces divorce amid 2026 Senate campaign.

Key Developments

• Divorce application: On July 10, 2025, Angela Paxton applied for divorce in Texas Colin County. He cited "unbearable" marriage due to adultery and personality conflicts. This added is a separate from June 1, 2024.

• Public statement: Angela Paxton wrote in a post on X that this marriage does not respect God now and neither serves his family, and thus he emphasized his belief-based decision. Ken Paxton has attributed "political attacks and public checks" for divorce and demanded privacy.

• Political reference: Republican Senate of Ken Paxton 2026 are contesting against John Cornyn in the Senate Primary. The National Republican Senatorial Committee, which supports Cornyn, has criticized the "repulsive and disgusting" of Paxton's work.

Background

• Marriage and Political Partnership: Texas Senator Angela Paxton from former School Counselor and 2019, supported them in the impeachment of Ken Paxton's 2023, where they were allegations of extramarital relations. Due to the confrontation of interest, they were prevented from voting in the lawsuit, but they were involved in proceedings. Senate acquitted Ken Paxton with all charges.

• Legal History: Ken Paxton faced a matter of securities fraud, which was resolved in 2024 and was closed in 2025 investigation of federal corruption. His impeachment was involved in assisting the donor related to a perceived case.

• The implications of the campaign: Professor Matthew Wilson of Political Science told CBS News Texas that Angela Paxton support was important for the image of Ken Paxton. His absence can weaken his campaign, although some surveys have been shown ahead of Cornyn.

Public Reaction

• X Platform Sense: Postions on X show split opinions. Critics such as @MRecouvrer and @CoachGrumpyG referred Person's alleged infidelity and legal issues, while supporters like @ Landenberg619 argued that not to affect public roles of private affairs. Should

• Political results: Divorce Republicans can affect primary, for which the period of application will start from November 8, 2025. Cornyn’s campaign has not made any comments directly, but the character related issues can become the center point.

What’s Next?

No more statement or legal update has been reported till July 11, 2025. The effect of divorce on the Senate campaign of Ken Paxton’s is uncertain, but it can affect the perception of voters in the high-wet primary of 2026. For real-time updates, follow reliable sources like Texas Tribune or keep an eye on the discussions on X.