Texas Democrats rip Paxton after video shows him flying to Iceland

Texas Democrats tore into Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton after a video emerged showing him flying with his alleged mistress to Iceland ahead of Independence Day.

The 2026 Texas Senate race between Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has emerged as one of the most personally contentious of the midterm elections. Democrats were given fodder on Monday when a video was posted on social media showing Paxton heading off to a flight with his alleged mistress. Paxton is still legally married to Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, though they are separated and in the middle of divorce proceedings.

“At a time when many Texans can barely afford to pay the rent or fill up the tank because of policies Ken Paxton supports, he’s jetting off to Iceland ahead of America’s 250th birthday, for a fancy vacation with his mistress,” Texas Democratic Party spokesman Ryan Martin said.

“Once again, corrupt Ken Paxton is putting himself first and America last. Paxton shouldn’t worry too much though — he’ll have all the time in the world for luxury getaways with his mistress after he loses in November,” he added.

The Daily Mail reported the couple being spotted together, with one passenger telling the outlet, “They were clearly together, but they weren’t overly affectionate.”

The woman with Ken Paxton was identified as Tracy Duhon, a Christian influencer. The two met at the Kentucky Derby while they were both married, and Duhon appeared to be the reason for Angela Paxton initiating divorce proceedings in July.

Angela Paxton divorced Ken Paxton in July after 38 years together, citing “recent discoveries.” Ken Paxton’s alleged infidelity was the focus of a corruption investigation that led to his impeachment, though the effort to oust him as state attorney general was unsuccessful.