Passengers' bags were removed from Paul Ryan's campaign jet while crews performed maintenance. (Source: CNN)
(CNN) - Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's plane was delayed in Houston early Wednesday, causing a flight delay to campaign plans.
The plane was boarding around 8:30 a.m. from a Houston airport.
About an hour later, everyone was taken off the plane and their bags were also removed.
A spokesman said a mechanical issue caused the delay.
According to the Romney campaign, Ryan was headed to Colorado for the afternoon.
He had two events scheduled.
