By Sharon Burgin

Garvin County Republican Party will host the Fourth Congressional District Republican Convention in Pauls Valley this weekend.

On Friday, April 20, a Reception will be held at Stark Fine Dining from 5:00 to 6:30.

A Gala “Get Acquainted” Bar-B-Que at the County Fair Ground will begin at 7:00 PM, with United States Representative Tom Cole as the Keynote Speaker.

Saturday, April 21 will begin with a Prayer Breakfast at 7:00 AM at the Fair Grounds, featuring Oklahoma Representatives Lisa Billy and Don Johnson, and State Senator Frank Simpson.

The convention itself will begin at 10:00 AM at the Reynolds Recreation Center.

The main business of the convention is to elect three Delegates and three Alternate Delegates to represent the Fourth District at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida August 27-31.  An Elector for President will also be elected.

There could be up to 520 delegates attending, as well as many state elected officials.  Anyone is welcome to attend the Reception, Dinner, and Prayer Breakfast, but only elected delegates from the 15 counties that make up the Fourth District may attend the convention itself.

For more information on the open events, or to make reservations, please call 877 664-1148 or email sharonburgin@hughes.net.