PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will host a rally at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St., at 1 p.m. Wednesday, his campaign announced in a press release today.
“Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care,” the release states.
The rally is free and open to the public. Doors open at 11 a.m., and admission is on a first come, first served basis. To RSVP, visit go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/rally/4g98v.
The Democratic senator from Vermont drew a crowd of thousands when he hosted a rally in June at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena.
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