Ken Paxton Accused of Voting Using Former Residence

Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton is accused of violating state election laws by voting in six elections over the last two years using a Collin County address where he no longer resides. A joint investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reports that Paxton vacated his Collin County home in 2024, a fact cited in a 2025 divorce filing by his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton. Evidence, including resident sightings and a blind trust address change, suggests he has resided in a Denton County home since February, though he is not registered to vote in that county.

The allegations contrast with Paxton's public efforts to combat voter fraud. His office recently launched a tip line for reporting illegal voting and issued official guidance stating that voters must register at their actual place of residence. In Texas, voting while ineligible is a second-degree felony that can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy dismissed the reports as a baseless, lie-filled tabloid story and a partisan hit piece, asserting that Paxton is a lawful voter in full compliance with the law. Democratic Senate rival Representative James Talarico criticized the Attorney General's conduct, specifically referencing Paxton's recent travel to Europe. Paxton's candidacy for the U.S. Senate carries the endorsement of Donald Trump.