The Republican Party of Iowa will host many of the prospective presidential candidates at the 2015 Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines this May.
The confirmed guest speakers include:
- Governor Scott Walker
- Governor Jeb Bush
- Senator Rick Santorum
- Carly Fiorina
- Governor Rick Perry
- Governor Bobby Jindal
- Dr. Ben Carson
- Senator Lindsey Graham
- Donald Trump
Invited guests include:
- Senator Marco Rubio
- Governor Chris Christie
- Senator Ted Cruz
- Senator Rand Paul
- Governor Mike Huckabee
“There’s always the chance for a candidate to have a defining moment at an event like this in Iowa. This dinner is an opportunity for our distinguished guests to set themselves apart and announce to Iowa and the country why they should be the next President of the United States,” Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said.
“While the Democrats continue their slow march toward coronation, the Republican Party will be holding a vibrant debate on the future of this country,” Co-Chair Cody Hoefert said. “The Lincoln Dinner is an important stepping stone for candidates on their way to the caucuses in February 2016.”
What: The Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner
Date: May 16
When: Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Iowa Events Center, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines