{"id":2458733,"date":"2025-07-11T16:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxtons-senator-wife-files-for-divorce-on-biblical-grounds-shakes-up-primary\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:31:02","slug":"ken-paxtons-senator-wife-files-for-divorce-on-biblical-grounds-shakes-up-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxtons-senator-wife-files-for-divorce-on-biblical-grounds-shakes-up-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Ken Paxton&#8217;s Senator Wife Files for Divorce &#8216;On Biblical Grounds,&#8217; Shakes Up Primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fken-paxtons-senator-wife-files-for-divorce-on-biblical-grounds-shakes-up-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2458733&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Texas Attorney General ken Paxton and his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, have decided to end their nearly 40-year marriage, with Angela filing for divorce on grounds of adultery.The couple reportedly stopped living together around June 1, 2024. Ken Paxton acknowledged the challenges of political attacks and public scrutiny in a social media statement and expressed gratitude for their family while requesting privacy and prayers. Angela Paxton described marriage as a sacred covenant and stated that despite efforts to reconcile,recent developments led her to conclude that staying married was neither honoring to God nor loving to their family.Angela has served in the Texas Senate since 2019,representing her husband&#8217;s former district,and was recently re-elected. Ken Paxton is campaigning to challenge GOP Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 primary. The timing of the divorce announcement has sparked public speculation and debate about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teachers-union-triggered-after-republican-lawmaker-brings-educators-donuts\/\" title=\"Teachers&#039; Union Upset Over GOP Lawmaker&#039;s Donut Gesture.\">potential political implications<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, State Sen. Angela Paxton, are ending their nearly four-decade marriage, and it could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rugby-research-shows-huge-spike-in-mnd-risk-among-former-international-players\/\" title=\"Rugby-Research shows huge spike in MND risk among former international players\">send shock waves<\/a> through the state&rsquo;s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Angela Paxton filed for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/michelle-obama-addresses-bombshell-divorce-rumors-choosing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">divorce<\/a> Tuesday, citing adultery as the &ldquo;grounds for divorce,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2025\/07\/10\/angela-paxton-divorce-texas-attorney-general-ken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Texas Tribune<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The filing states the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >couple ceased living<\/a> together &ldquo;on or about June 1, 2024.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on social media platform X, Ken Paxton said, &ldquo;After facing the pressures of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxtons-wife-files-for-divorce-after-recent-discoveries\/\" title=\"...&#039;s ... files for ... after &#039;...&#039;\">countless political attacks<\/a> and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/texas-ag-paxton-returns-4-month-impeachment-trial-find-bidens-border-antics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Texas attorney<\/a> general said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives. <\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KenPaxtonTX\/status\/1943371224094048566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He added, &ldquo;I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Angela Paxton, meanwhile, struck a very different tone in her public post.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,&rdquo; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds.<\/p>\n<p>I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Senator Angela Paxton (@AngelaPaxtonTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngelaPaxtonTX\/status\/1943366217479393512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; her post continued.<\/p>\n<p>Angela Paxton said she moves forward &ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>She was elected to the Texas Senate in 2019 and represents the same North Texas district <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/republican-ag-ken-paxton-flips-script-tried-impeach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her husband<\/a> once held before becoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ag-barr-authorizes-federal-prosecutors-to-pursue-substantial-allegations-of-voting-irregularities-before-2020-election-is-certified\/\" title=\"BREAKING: AG Barr Authorizes Federal Prosecutors to Pursue &quot;Substantial Allegations&quot; of Voting Irregularities Before 2020 Election is Certified\">attorney general<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>She was re-elected to another four-year term in November.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Paxton is currently running to unseat GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the 2026 Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>The timing and tone of Angela Paxton&rsquo;s public statement sparked reactions online, with some questioning whether the news would help Cornyn.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why is this public business? This is private for your family. Unless &hellip;&rdquo; one user commented.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why is this public business? This is private for your family. <br \/>Unless&hellip;..<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jellenne &#127482;&#127480;&#127797;&#127774; (@jellen805) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jellen805\/status\/1943388115793801659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another added, &ldquo;People get divorced all the time&hellip; but they usually don&rsquo;t when the spouse of 38 years is seeking another career.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">People get divorced all the time&hellip; but they usually don&#8217;t when the spouse of 38 years is seeking another career<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; @Chicago1Ray &#127482;&#127480; (@Chicago1Ray) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chicago1Ray\/status\/1943468827821633668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another commenter <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LibTearCreator1\/status\/1943463193113686095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrote<\/a>, &ldquo;So you trash the father of your kids and grandkids on social media to help Cornyn?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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