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

The ad is funded by a super PAC that has spent well over $100 million boosting Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton, whom Angela Paxton accused of adultery in filing for divorce last year.

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The Texas Tribune· Oct 3, 6:06 PMIn TV ad, Angela Paxton urges voters to back “the Republican ticket” that includes her estranged husband

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