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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back his Senate bid, yet avoids mentioning him by name
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Angela Paxton, estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, released an ad urging voters to support the entire Republican midterm ticket without directly mentioning her husband's Senate campaign.
- The ad emphasized the importance of securing all Republican seats in Texas, framing the election as a team effort rather than focusing on individual candidates.
- Ken Paxton faces a competitive Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, with recent polls showing a narrow lead for Talarico, marking a rare close contest in the traditionally Republican state.
- The campaign has attracted significant attention and funding, including support from former President Donald Trump and his super PAC, highlighting the high stakes of the Texas Senate race.
- Paxton’s tenure as attorney general has been controversial due to allegations of abuse of office and bribery, with a recent impeachment by the Texas House and acquittal by the state Senate, alongside personal scandals.
