Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate, did not attend Vice President Vance’s rally on September 29, 2026, in South Texas. However, he is expected to participate in President Trump’s event at a manufacturing plant in Texas on September 30, 2026. Vance was in Texas to support GOP House candidate Eric Flores and acknowledged Paxton during his remarks.
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Ken Paxton to join Trump event after missing Vance rally
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton missed Vice President Vance's rally in South Texas but is set to attend President Trump's event at a manufacturing plant in Texas. Vance was campaigning for GOP House candidate Eric Flores and mentioned Paxton during his speech.
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