WASHINGTON – The news of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce from his wife of 38 years may be a gift to at least one Texan: his Republican primary opponent, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton and Cornyn have been barreling toward a bruising 2026 primary battle to represent Republicans in the Texas Senate race next fall.

Ken Paxton blamed "political attacks” for divorce filing. Here's what to know about the Texas politician who has faced controversies over the years.

Texas state Senator Angela Paxton filed for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for John Cornyn's seat in the U.S. Senate.