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Ken Paxton Dodges Infidelity Questions, Heckled at Town Hall

8/12/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a Senate campaign town hall in Houston and refused to discuss his alleged marital infidelity.
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted video of the exchange online.
The Texas House impeached Paxton for alleged abuse of power, while the Texas Senate refused to convict him.
Paxton now faces Democratic state representative James Talarico, with hecklers shouting, “You cheated on your wife!” at his Houston event.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a Senate campaign town hall in Houston and refused to discuss his alleged marital infidelity.
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted video of the exchange online.
The Texas House impeached Paxton for alleged abuse of power, while the Texas Senate refused to convict him.
Paxton now faces Democratic state representative James Talarico, with hecklers shouting, “You cheated on your wife!” at his Houston event.