WORLD NEWS | Mike Pence to launch presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7

NEW YORK, June 1 (AP) – Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely anticipated Republican presidential nomination in Iowa next week, adding another name to the growing Republican field. candidate and put him in direct competition with his former boss.

Pence will hold a kickoff event in Des Moines on June 7, his 64th birthday, according to two people familiar with Pence’s plans. He will also post a video message as part of the launch.

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His team sees early voting in Iowa as crucial to his potential path to victory, and advisers say he plans to campaign aggressively for the state’s conservative, evangelical Christian voters. The campaign is expected to rely heavily on town halls and retail stands designed to showcase Pence’s personality as he tries to escape the shadow of former President Donald Trump.

It’s going to be a busy week for Republican announcements. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans to launch his campaign at a town hall event in New Hampshire on Tuesday night, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bulgum will announce in Fargo on June 7. (Associated Press)

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