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Trump coming to Covelli Centre Sept. 17 backing Vance

YOUNGSTOWN — Donald J. Trump and friends will campaign together later this month in downtown Youngstown.

The 45th president of the United States will hold a rally in Youngstown at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.

Trump will speak in support of U.S. Senate candidate JD Vance, as well as other Trump-backed candidates on the ballot this November, just as election season kicks into full gear.

Doors at the Covelli Centre will open at 2 p.m. that Saturday and special guest speakers will begin delivering remarks at 4 p.m. Trump will get on stage at 7 p.m.

Entertainment and concessions will be available throughout the day, according to the Covelli Centre. Tickets are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets can be had at donaldjtrump.com.

Almost three weeks ago, Vance was in Liberty Township for another rally, during which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came to back him. Both Trump and DeSantis are considered leading potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates. Trump has openly discussed running for president again in 2024 and remains popular among Republicans. He won Ohio by about 8 percent in the last two elections, but the state long has been considered a key battleground state for the presidency.

The race for the U.S. Senate seat became open after incumbent Sen. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park, decided not to seek re-election. Vance, who relied heavily on his Trump endorsement to win the Republican senate primary in May, will face Tim Ryan, D-Howland, on Nov. 8.

The Trump family has visited the Mahoning Valley several times, the most recent being on Aug. 22 when Donald Trump Jr. came to Niles to campaign for state Rep. Mike Loychik, R-Bazetta. About 350 people attended the fundraiser.

Timeline of Events:

8 a.m. — Parking lots, vendor row, and registration Open

2 p.m. — Doors open

4 p.m. — Special guest speakers deliver remarks

7 p.m. –Trump delivers remarks

Entertainment and concessions will be available throughout the day.

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