Ken Paxton

Politician, Lawyer

American Minot, North Dakota, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth23/12/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceMinot, North Dakota, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameWarren Kenneth Paxton Jr
Famous forBeing a staunch ally of President Donald Trump

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorDark Green
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree(s)
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Baylor University (1985)
  • Master of Business Administration from Baylor University (1986)
  • Doctor of Law from University of Virginia School of Law (1991)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1986
Affair/GirlfriendLaura Olson (American professor of Russian Program)
Wife/SpouseAngela Paxton

Family

FatherWarren Kenneth Paxton Sr. (Deceased)
MotherSally Ann Sandidge (Deceased)
SpouseAngela Paxton
Children
  • Tucker Paxton
  • Abby Paxton
  • Katie Paxton
  • Mattie Paxton

Career

Political PartyRepublican
Political Journey
  • Joined Republican party in 2002
  • Served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2012
  • Elected to Texas Senate (District 8) from 2013 to 2015
  • Serving as Republican Attorney General of Texas since 2015
Controversies
  • Indicted for felony securities fraud (2015–2024)
  • SEC civil action in 2016 for defrauding investors
  • FBI investigation and whistleblower lawsuit in 2020
  • State Bar professional misconduct lawsuit in 2022
  • Impeached by Texas House in 2023 on 20 articles, acquitted in Senate trial

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ken Paxton is the 51st Attorney General of Texas.
2. He was born on a U.S. Air Force base in North Dakota and lived in many cities across the USA during his childhood.
3. He initially wanted to be a football player and had a jersey signed by a former Dallas Cowboys player.
4. During college, he served as president of the student government at Baylor University.
5. He has a history of involvement in various political and legal controversies during his career.
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