Presidential candidate with Columbus ties to speak here Sunday

A Democratic presidential candidate with ties to Columbus is planning a town hall meeting here.

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California), who recently announced he is running for president, will hold a town hall meeting on Sunday in Columbus.

The event will be held at 2 p.m. at Factory 12 Event Loft at 1235 Jackson St. Swalwell, 38, is married to Columbus native Brittany Watts Swalwell.

“Our campaign all about the issues most important to America’s hometowns,” Swalwell said in a statement. “I’ve recently spoken in my hometowns of Algona, Iowa, and Dublin, California, and we’ll bring our message — extending the promise of America to all Americans — to Brittany’s hometown of Columbus as well.”

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