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Wife of Texas attorney general files for divorce

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed for divorce on Thursday, seeking to end 38 years of marriage as her husband campaigns for the U.S. Senate.

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  1. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton - Tyler Morning Telegraph (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    State Sen. Angela Paxton announced Thursday she has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,” Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, said in a post on X.

  2. Blaze Media

    Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, cites 'biblical grounds' (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Paxton is challenging long-time Senator John Cornyn for the Republican nomination.

  3. Newsweek

    Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, citing "biblical grounds" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Angela Paxton, a state senator and wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton, filed for divorce while citing "biblical grounds."

  4. The Hill

    Texas AG Ken Paxton’s wife files for divorce amid his challenge to Cornyn (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce from state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The couple cited biblical grounds for separation.

  5. Forbes

    Angela Paxton Files For Divorce On ‘Biblical Grounds’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    An alleged affair involving Ken Paxton was publicly exposed during his impeachment trial.

  6. News West 9

    State Sen. Angela Paxton files divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton 'on biblical grounds' after 'recent discoveries' (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton announced she has filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton "on biblical grounds."

  7. The Daily Caller

    State Sen. Angela Paxton Files For Divorce From Texas AG Ken Paxton (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Thursday.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Angela Paxton files for divorce 'on biblical grounds' from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to end 38 years of marriage.

  9. Salon

    Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    In a statement, Angela Paxton said she moved to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds.”

  10. Dallas Voice

    Angela Paxton announces she is filing for divorce from Texas' right-wing AG Ken Paxton (opens Dallas Voice)

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    Dallas Voice's feed description

    Angela Paxton said she is divorcing Ken Paxton after 38 years “on biblical grounds” following “recent discoveries.”

  11. New York Post

    Texas AG Ken Paxton’s wife, state Sen. Angela, files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’ after 38 years (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton revealed Thursday that she is seeking a divorce "on biblical grounds" from her husband of 38 years, Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is campaigning for the US Senate.

  12. FOX 4 Dallas

    State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court records filed in Collin County.

  13. CNN

    Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday she is filing for divorce “on biblical grounds,” ending their 38-year marriage as he seeks to unseat Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican Senate primary.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce after 'recent discoveries' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The split comes as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton runs against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for his Senate seat.

  15. Fox News

    'Biblical grounds' - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage, citing 'biblical grounds' amid his campaign against Sen. John Cornyn

  16. Latin Times

    Ken Paxton's Wife Files for Divorce on 'Biblical Grounds,' Cites 'Recent Discoveries' Behind Decision (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage. She cited "biblical grounds" to back her decision.

  17. The New Republic

    Ken Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce “in Light of Recent Discoveries” (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    State Senator Angela Paxton said she wants to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds.”

  18. Breitbart News

    PAXTON vs. PAXTON: Texas State Senator Alleges Adultery, 'Recent Discoveries' in Divorce Filing Against AG (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for divorce in Collin County, Texas, on Thursday. Angela Paxton, a popular Texas state senator, alleges adultery as a fault ground in the divorce petition. In a statement on social media, she also cited “recent discoveries.

  19. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Wife of Texas attorney general files for divorce (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed for divorce on Thursday, seeking to end 38 years of marriage as her husband campaigns for the U.S. Senate.

  20. The Christian Post

    Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce on 'biblical grounds' after 'recent discoveries' (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    The wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that she is filing for divorce from the polarizing political figure, citing “biblical grounds."

  21. Anchorage Daily News

    Wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files for divorce on ‘biblical grounds’ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Angela Paxton had stood by her husband through years of legal troubles, including corruption investigations and a 2023 state impeachment trial that revealed he had an extramarital affair.

  22. NBC News

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from husband, state AG Ken Paxton (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Thursday she had filed for divorce from her husband, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging U.S.

  23. AL.com

    Wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’ after ‘recent discoveries’ (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    “Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce,” state Sen. Angela Paxton, a Republican, posted to X.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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