Julián Castro Returns to New Hampshire Following First Democratic Debates
Makes fifth trip to first-in the-nation primary state July 18-19
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 16, 2019) – On Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, 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 New Hampshire, his fifth trip to the first-in-the-nation primary state since launching his candidacy for president in January, and his first trip since his strong Democratic primary debate performance. This trip also follows news that the campaign had reached the 130,000 unique donor threshold, one of two requirements to qualify for the third and fourth Democratic debates.
On Thursday, July 18, Secretary Castro will start his trip with a conversation around his housing platform at Cross Roads House in Portsmouth. He will then speak to the New Hampshire High School Democrats and travel to Nashua for a community town hall. New events have been added on Friday, July 19, when Secretary Castro will meet with faith leaders and activists about immigration, and join in a protest against the migrant detention centers along the southern U.S. border. Additionally, on Friday, he will participate in a meet-and-greet in Concord at Gibson’s Bookstore. In Cornish, Secretary Castro will discuss his positive vision for our nation and answer questions from residents at the home of former State Senator and House Democratic Leader, Peter Burling.
Thursday, July 18th
Housing Coffee with Secretary Castro
WHAT: Housing Coffee with Secretary Julián Castro
WHERE: Cross Roads House, 600 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH 03801
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will meet with housing advocates to discuss homelessness and housing issues for residents of Seacoast and New Hampshire.
New Hampshire High School Democrats with Secretary Castro
WHAT: New Hampshire High School Democrats with Secretary Julián Castro
WHERE: Available Upon Request
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
4:30 PM EST - 5:30 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will meet with High School Democrats and discuss his vision for our country.
Town Hall with Secretary Castro in Nashua
WHAT: Town Hall with Secretary Castro in Nashua
WHERE: Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will speak about his vision for our country and answer questions from Nashua residents.
Friday, July 19th
NEW: Meeting with Granite State Organizing Project
WHAT: Meeting with faith and immigration leaders about immigration issues and Sec. Castro's plan
WHERE: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 102 Main St. #1, Manchester, NH 03102
WHEN: Friday, July 19th, 2019
10:00 -11:30 AM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will be speaking with leaders in the faith community and immigration advocates about the current challenges of the immigration system and how faith communities are supporting immigrants in New Hampshire.
Meet-and-Greet with Secretary Castro in Concord
WHAT: Meet-and-Greet with Secretary Castro in Concord
WHERE: Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301
WHEN: Friday, July 19th, 2019
1:30 PM EST - 3:30 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will be speaking with residents of Concord about his vision of our country.
NEW: Stop by Kent Street Coalition
WHAT: Walk from Gibson's with protest organizers to stop by weekly demonstration at NH State House protesting migrant detention centers
WHERE: NH State House, 107 N Main St. Concord, NH 03303
WHEN: Friday, July 19th, 2019
4:05 - 4:15 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro with the Kent Street Coalition, a group of activists known for grassroots organizing around progressive issues
Meet-and-Greet with Secretary Castro in Cornish
WHAT: Meet-and-Greet with Secretary Castro in Cornish
WHERE: Home of the Hon. Peter Burling , 20 Lang Road, Cornish NH
WHEN: Friday, July 19th, 2019
6:30 PM EST - 8:00 PM EDT
WHO: Secretary Castro will answer questions from Sullivan County residents about his vision for our country.
