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Ken Paxton's Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him Amid Divorce
Original: As She Divorces Ken Paxton, His Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/us/politics/as-she-
Texas Senator Ken Paxton is going through a divorce, yet his estranged wife is publicly urging Texans to vote for him in the upcoming election. The unusual combination of a marital split and a campaign endorsement has drawn attention, with observers weighing the political implications of a family dividing over personal matters while remaining aligned politically.
Why now: The rare spectacle of a spouse campaigning for a politician while divorcing him has drawn widespread attention during the Texas election season.
Evidence
- As She Divorces Ken Paxton, His Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/us/politics/as-she-divorces-ken-paxton-his-wife-urges-texans-to-vote-for-him.html # Politics # Elections # Texas · nyt_us@robot.villas · 3
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