Angela Paxton urges Republican women to back candidates despite misgivings
Angela Paxton, the Texas state senator and estranged former wife of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, has spoken publicly about the closely fought race for the first time since filing for divorce. Addressing more than 100 Republican women, she urged them to support the party’s candidates, including her ex-husband, even when dissatisfied with individual politicians.
Paxton argued that retaining control of the Senate seat was more important than disagreements with a particular candidate. Her remarks came as Democrat James Talarico was polling six points ahead of Ken Paxton, at 49% to 43%, according to a recent ReconMR and Siena Research Institute survey. Angela filed for divorce in 2025, citing “biblical grounds”, after allegations of multiple infidelities; Ken Paxton was acquitted by the Texas Senate following his 2023 impeachment.
- Angela Paxton urged Republicans to support the party over individual candidates.
- Democrat James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by six points in one poll.
- Angela filed for divorce after allegations of multiple infidelities.
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The case for
Party control of the Senate carries substantial policy consequences across healthcare, judiciary, and regulatory matters that affect millions of Texans. In a closely contested race where a six-point polling lead could easily narrow, individual voters' choices genuinely determine outcomes. Strategic voting to retain Senate control, even when dissatisfied with a particular candidate, represents a reasoned calculation that supporting the candidate who advances one's broader policy priorities may serve one's values better than allowing the opposing party to gain the seat.
The case against
Democratic accountability fundamentally requires voters to exercise independent judgment about candidate character and conduct as a primary consideration, rather than subordinating it to party victory. When voters face pressure to support candidates despite ethical concerns, it eliminates consequences for misconduct and removes the incentive for candidates to maintain integrity. A candidate's trustworthiness and values are legitimate grounds for voter concern; maintaining voter independence on such matters actually strengthens democratic institutions rather than weakening them.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Ken Paxton’s estranged wife breaks silence since ‘biblical grounds’ divorce with brutal warning to Republican women”.