Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton urges voters to back Republican ticket in new TV ad
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton aired a new television advertisement on Oct. 3 urging Texas voters to support the Republican ticket in the Nov. 3 election.
The 30‑second spot, produced by Texas PAC – a federal super‑PAC linked to the Senate Leadership Fund – builds on Paxton’s September 18 speech to the Texas Federation of Republican Women, where she urged audiences to “vote the ticket.” In the ad she says, “I’m Texas Senator Angela Paxton. People have asked my thoughts about this election, and it turns out I have some,” before emphasizing the importance of holding every Republican seat.
“Either we hold every Republican seat, or we hand the future of Texas to the other team,” Paxton said. “That’s why I’m voting for the Republican ticket on November 3rd. Let’s hold the line together.”
Paxton does not name her estranged husband, Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, but the ad arrives as his campaign battles a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, a contest the Cook Political Report rates as a toss‑up. The ad’s backing includes a record $131 million pumped into the Texas Senate race by a John Thune‑connected group, according to Axios.
Personal context underscores the message: Angela Paxton filed for divorce from Ken Paxton in July 2025 after 38 years of marriage, citing “recent discoveries” of adultery and invoking “biblical grounds” for the split. She has spoken publicly about marriage as a “sacred covenant” and expressed confidence that “God is always working everything together.”
National GOP figures are also on the campaign trail. Former President Donald Trump visited the Dallas suburbs earlier this week for an economy‑focused rally and is slated to appear in San Antonio, while Vice President JD Vance campaigned in South Texas, linking Democratic opponent James Talarico’s views on gender to economic concerns.
The ad is intended to fill a gap left by the national party, which has been comparatively quiet in the final stretch of the Senate race. As the election nears, the Republican ticket hopes the message will galvanize the base and sway moderate voters in a state that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
