Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff. With the president’s belated support, he clinched the Republican nomination in a landslide victory Donald Trump.
Ken Paxton’s wife and children
Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela Paxtonwere married for nearly four decades before announcing their separation.
Wife: Angela Paxton
Angela Paxton (née Allen), born February 14, 1963, is a Republican senator from Texas representing the 8th District. She met Ken Paxton while she was a student at Baylor University, and the two married in 1986.
Angela Paxton filed for divorce in July 2025, citing adultery in court documents and saying the filing was based on “biblical grounds.”
“I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I sincerely pursue reconciliation,” Angela Paxton posted on
There were reports that the couple had been living apart since around 2024. Despite their separation, Ken Paxton and Angela Paxton have both publicly stated that they remain committed to raising their children and grandchildren.
Ken Paxton said in a statement that “numerous political attacks and the pressure of public scrutiny” were the reasons the couple “decided to start a new chapter.”
children
Ken and Angela Paxton have four adult children:
Tucker Paxton
abby paxton
Mattie Hayworth (née Paxton) – Mattie often made public appearances to support her father. During the 2026 Senate primaries, she defended him in an opinion piece and campaign ads. She is married to Daniel Hayworth and the couple has children.
Katie (KT) Paxton—often referred to as the youngest daughter in family announcements. She is married to Ryan.
The Paxtons also have several grandchildren through their daughter’s family
