Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas faces a major political crisis amid his divorce issue with Angela Paxton. Angela has cited “adultery” as the grounds for the divorce filing, which could affect the Senate race in the coming days, as per reports.
Who is Ken Paxton?
Ken Paxton rose from Texas state legislator to attorney general in 2014, building a reputation as a hardline conservative firebrand. He gained national prominence through dozens of lawsuits against Obama/Biden policies on immigration, healthcare, and LGBTQ rights, while championing abortion restrictions and election integrity laws.
Despite a 2015 indictment for felony securities fraud (resolved via 2024 plea deal), he won reelection twice amid ongoing investigations, leveraging his alliance with Donald Trump and anti-establishment messaging.