Allen County Republican Party announces U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to speak at annual Republican BBQ and Rally

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Republican Party announced a national political leader will be coming to Lima to give the keynote speech at this month's Republican BBQ and Rally.

Allen County Republican Party announces U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to speak at annual Republican BBQ and Rally

This year's keynote speech will be given by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Graham spoke at the Allen County Republican's last rally in 2019. U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan will also be speaking at the event to show his support for U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance. Due to the pandemic, the Allen County Republican Party has not held this rally in a couple of years, and Party Chairman Keith Cheney is thankful to have the BBQ Rally back.

Allen County Republican Party announces U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to speak at annual Republican BBQ and Rally

"We're very fortunate that our healthcare workers have made some great strides. The Good Lord's been good to us, and once again we can hold our immense BBQ rally, and we've had a lot of Republicans contacting us wanting to know who the speaker is, excited to come, and it'll just be a great evening once again to be able to gather as a group," Cheney said.

The Allen County Republican Party BBQ and Rally will be held Tuesday, October 25th, at the UNOH event center. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at the Republican Victory Center, by phone at 419-331-5655, or by e-mail at republicans@allencountyohiogop.com.