From The Texas Tribune · Colleen DeGuzman · · 1m 20s
Angela Paxton TV Ad for Republican Ticket
Angela Paxton urges voters to support Republican ticket in TV ad.
In brief
Angela Paxton urges voters to support Republican ticket in TV ad. State Sen. Angela Paxton urged voters to back the Republican ticket in a TV ad, signaling support for her husband Ken Paxton despite their divorce. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
Angela Paxton's TV Ad
State Sen. Angela Paxton urged voters to support the Republican ticket in a TV ad, signaling her support for her husband Ken Paxton despite their divorce.
“it’s not as much about the individual players on the team. It’s about getting the whole team across the finish line”
Divorce Filing Details
Angela Paxton filed for divorce in 2025 after 38 years of marriage with Ken Paxton, accusing him of adultery.
Republican Ticket Message
Paxton emphasized that holding the Republican Senate seat is critical for Texas, saying, 'Either we hold every Republican seat, or we hand the future of Texas to the other team.'
“Either we hold every Republican seat, or we hand the future of Texas to the other team”
Texas PAC Funding
The ad is funded by Texas PAC, a super PAC affiliated with Senate GOP leadership that has spent over $126 million supporting Ken Paxton’s campaign.
Divorce Context
Angela Paxton’s divorce filing came three months into Ken Paxton’s primary challenge against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, whom he defeated.
Speech to Women Group
Paxton spoke at a Texas Federation of Republican Women meeting, urging members to prioritize party values over individual candidates.
“It’s not the people, it’s the seat”
The big picture
State Sen. Angela Paxton urged voters to back the Republican ticket in a TV ad, signaling support for her husband Ken Paxton despite their divorce.
