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Angela Paxton is facing a flurry of mockery after starring in a political ad encouraging Texans to vote for Republicans this November - without making any mention of her estranged husband on the ballot.
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The State Senator spoke into the camera asking Texans to vote for 'the Republican ticket.
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Her husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton, is on the ballot running for US Senate against Democratic nominee James Talarico.
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Angela, 63, filed for divorce from Ken, also 63, 'on biblical grounds' in 2025 after he was accused of having an affair following their 38 years of marriage.
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The Daily Mail first exposed Paxton's alleged affair with Christian influencer Tracy Duhon, 58, in September, revealing Paxton and the mom of seven became romantically involved in May 2024 after meeting at the Kentucky Derby.
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'People have asked my thoughts about this election, and turns out I have some,' Paxton began in her advert.
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Despite keeping his name out of the political message, Paxton made comments appearing to show support for her estranged husband's campaign.
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'Let's talk about the elephant in the room.
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It's about getting the whole team across the finish line,' Paxton said.
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'Either we hold every Republican seat, or we hand the future of Texas to the other team...
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That's why I'm voting for the Republican ticket on November 3.
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Let's hold the line together,' she concluded.
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State Senator Angela Paxton urged Texans to vote for 'the Republican ticket' while her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton battles Democratic nominee James Talarico for the Senate
Angela Paxton made pointed arguments that 'it's not as much about the individual players on the team' but getting the whole team - the Republicans - 'across the finish line'
Angela Paxton appeared to show support for her estranged husband's campaign after filing for divorce 'on biblical grounds' from the alleged adulterer in 2025
Paxton's appeal to GOP voters quickly drew ridicule online, with critics mocking her support for a ticket featuring the husband she is divorcing while avoiding his name entirely.
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Some branded the ad 'desperate,' while another person quipped: 'So party over country.
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Paxton's advertisement was financed by Texas PAC, a super PAC connected with Senate GOP leadership who have spent millions supporting her estranged husband's campaign, The Texas Tribune reported.
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The recent public message of support comes just days after she delivered a similar message to a group of conservative women.
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The state senator urged over 100 board members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women to vote for the party instead of the individuals on the ballot.
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'It's not the people - it's the seat,' she said.
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'We have more control over that seat and the future when we control the seat, when it's still in the family - even if we're mad at them.'
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Paxton went on to say that if Republicans 'lose it to the other team' then 'the nuances that we want to fix with maybe a certain candidate are nothing compared to what it's going to take to get it back, right?'
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Ken Paxton was recently spotted with his mistress Tracy Duhon, a mom of seven, businesswoman and Christian influencer after they met at the Kentucky Derby in 2024
The Texas battle for the seat has come down to Ken Paxton and Talarico (pictured), a current Texas state legislator who is polling slightly ahead of the Republican candidate
When she announced her split from Ken, Angela claimed she had attempted to fix her marriage to Ken before ultimately deciding it was time to call it quits.
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And I have earnestly pursued reconciliation.
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But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.
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'I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.'
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In a statement issued after the filing, Ken noted, that 'after facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives.'
'I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren.
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I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time,' he wrote.
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Paxton and Duhon quietly moved into a $2.1 million mansion inside a gated community in the coveted Dallas suburb of Frisco
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President Donald Trump announced his endorsement for Ken in May of this year, a last-minute saving grace for the Republican just days before voters hit the polls.
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'Nothing was going to be able to overcome that endorsement,' one Paxton insider who asked to remain anonymous told the Daily Mail Wednesday morning.
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Even Paxton's scandals couldn't stop that.'
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Political insiders have assured the Daily Mail that Ken intends to marry Duhon and that she 'has her eyes on being a senator's wife.'
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The pair quietly moved into a $2.1 million mansion inside a gated community in the coveted Dallas suburb of Frisco.
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The sprawling five-bedroom, five-bathroom property spans nearly 5,000 square feet and includes a swimming pool backing onto a manicured golf course and an exclusive $100,000-a-year country club.
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Multiple political insiders told the Daily Mail that Ken is playing house in the luxury home - which property records show was purchased on February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day - with Duhon.
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The Daily Mail reached out to Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Senator Angela for comment.
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