Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is currently the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, was notably absent from a campaign event held by Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance in South Texas this Wednesday. Despite his absence, Vance used the platform to publicly acknowledge Paxton, offering a shoutout during his speech. The rally was primarily intended to support the campaign of GOP House candidate Eric Flores.

While Paxton did not attend the Vance event, his campaign schedule indicates he will appear alongside former President Donald Trump on Thursday. The two are slated to visit a manufacturing plant in Texas as part of the former president's ongoing campaign tour. The Hill reports that Paxton's presence at the Trump event is confirmed, though the outlet did not provide a specific reason for his absence at the Vance rally. There is no indication of friction between the campaigns, as the Vance event was focused on local congressional races, whereas the upcoming Trump appearance is a broader campaign stop.