Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

Ken Paxton, a Texas Republican politician, is running for the U.S. Senate. His estranged wife, Angela Paxton, filed for divorce from him last year and accused him of adultery. She recently released an ad supporting the Republican Senate nominee without mentioning him by name, saying she will vote for the Republican ticket.

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife hammered for cutting ad backing him

NBC NewsLean Left· 2d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

NOTUSLean Left· 3d ago

Ken Paxton’s Ex-Wife Says She’s Voting for Ken Paxton — Without Mentioning Ken Paxton

Texas TribuneLean Left· 3d ago

In TV ad, Angela Paxton urges voters to back “the Republican ticket” that includes her estranged husband

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The OregonianCenter· 1d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife hammered for cutting ad backing him

NewsweekCenter· 2d ago

Who Is Angela Paxton? Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Urges Voters To Back GOP

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

KVIA El PasoCenter· 3d ago

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

KION Central CoastCenter· 3d ago

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 3d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Ken Paxton's estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

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AL.comLean Right· 1d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife hammered for cutting ad backing him

Washington ExaminerRight· 2d ago

Angela Paxton backs Texas GOP ticket without naming estranged husband Ken

Fox NewsRight· 2d ago

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Just the NewsLean Right· 2d ago

Angela Paxton supports GOP ticket despite divorce from Ken Paxton

Breitbart NewsRight· 3d ago

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