Summary
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2025. This announcement came during a busy political period, as Ken Paxton is running for a U.S. Senate seat. Allegations against Ken, including an affair and impeachment for abuse of office, have become topics in the campaign.
Key Facts
- Angela Paxton is a Texas State Senator and first won her seat in 2018.
- She filed for divorce from Ken Paxton in July 2025, citing "biblical grounds."
- Allegations of adultery and the couple living apart since June 2024 were mentioned in court filings.
- Ken Paxton was impeached in 2023 on charges like abuse of office and bribery.
- The divorce announcement coincides with Ken Paxton’s bid for a U.S. Senate seat.
- The Republican primaries in Texas are on March 3, with runoffs on May 26, and polling times vary by region.
