Julián Castro Returns to Iowa for New Leaders Council Forum, Tama Meet-and-Greet and NARAL Town Hall
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 23, 2019) – On Friday, July 26 and Saturday July 27, presidential candidate and former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary under President Obama and San Antonio Mayor, Julián Castro, will travel to Iowa for his ninth trip to the first-in-the-nation caucus state since announcing his candidacy.
On Friday, July 26, Secretary Castro will participate in the New Leaders Council Forum in Des Moines and host a meet-and-greet at the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama. On Saturday, July 27, Secretary Castro will deliver remarks at the Asian and Latino Coalition candidate reception and participate in a town hall with NARAL Pro-Choice America.
In his most recent trip to Iowa last week, Secretary Castro drew large and enthusiastic crowds at multi-candidate events and stops in small, rural towns. Secretary Castro’s trip to Iowa follows his stand out performance at the first Democratic debates, which the New York Times described as "Castro's big night,” and comes ahead of the second Democratic debate on Wednesday, July 31.
Friday, July 26th, 2019
New Leaders Council Forum
WHAT: New Leaders Council Forum
WHERE: Des Moines Marriott
700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
WHEN: Friday, July 26, 2019 - 12:30 PM CT - 1:15 PM CT
WHO: Secretary Castro will join youth leaders and activists to deliver remarks and answer questions at the New Leaders Council #WeVoteToo Presidential Forum at NLC’s annual convention in Des Moines. Secretary Castro is an honorary board member of NLC.
Meet-and-Greet at the Meskwaki Settlement
WHAT: Meet-and-Greet at the Meskwaki Settlement
WHERE: Meskwaki Tribal Center Gymnasium
349 Meskwaki Rd
Tama, IA 52339
WHEN: Friday, July 26, 2019 - 3:45 PM CT - 5:30 PM CT
Doors open - 3:00 PM CT
WHO: Secretary Castro will talk to voters at the Meskwaki Tribal Gym, along with members of the Tama County Democratic Party.
Saturday, July 27th, 2019
Asian and Latino Coalition Reception
WHAT: Asian and Latino Coalition Reception
WHERE: Iowa State Capital, Supreme Court Chambers
1007 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 - 10:30 AM CT - 12:30 PM CT
WHO: Secretary Castro will join the Asian and Latino Coalition for a candidate reception. This is the second time he has visited with the coalition.
Town Hall with NARAL Pro-Choice America
WHAT: Town Hall with NARAL Pro-Choice America
WHERE: Plumbers and Steamfitters
2501 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 - 2:15 PM CT - 4:15 PM CT
WHO: Secretary Castro will join NARAL for a town hall to talk about reproductive justice and access to healthcare.
