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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Top Dems to head to Iowa

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Four out of the five major Democratic candidates will attend the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in October.

Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders area scheduled to show up.
According to a press release from the Iowa Democratic Party, all of the Democratic candidates were invited.
Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb has not confirmed as of Tuesday.

The dinner, set for Oct. 24 in Des Moines, is the third event this year to bring together the majority of the Democratic hopefuls.

The Iowa Democratic Party held its Hall of Fame Celebration in June in which all five of the candidates attended. In August, the party also held the Wing Ding Dinner in Clear Lake in which all were present as well.

Tickets for the October event are on sale, which range from $50 bleacher seats to $10,000 dinner tables that seat 10 people.

Details for the event include:
What: Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 24
Where: Hy-vee Hall, Iowa Event Center, Des Moines

— by Rebecca Morin

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