Politics & Government

GOP Gala Guest List Filling Up

Just added to the attendee list: Newt Gingrich, Fred Karger and Mary Kaye Huntsman.

The Hillsborough County Republican Committee has confirmed that presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Fred Karger will be in attendance for the 2012 Primary Gala scheduled for Friday, Jan. 6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua. 

Organizers have also announced the participation of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) representing his father, Congressman Ron Paul and Mary Kaye Huntsman, wife of former Utah governor Jon Huntsman. Event organizers announced earlier that 2012 presidential candidates Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, and Buddy Roemer, a former governor and congressman from Louisiana, will be in attendance. U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) will deliver remarks during the Dinner portion of the evening. Special Guest Boston Radio Personality Michael Graham will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening which includes two separate events, a cocktail reception with a Dinner following. 

“We anticipate a full house for this exciting evening and are still awaiting confirmation from the remaining 2012 Republican presidential candidates. As we anticipated, response has been tremendous. This will be the place to be in New Hampshire just four days before the first in the nation primary,” said Hillsborough County GOP Chairman Ray Chadwick. 

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The evening begins with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at 5 p.m. for $35 per person followed by a private dinner at 7:30 p.m. for $100 per person.  Dinner tickets include admission to the Reception. During the reception, New Hampshire House Speaker William O’Brien will be presented with the 2012 Lincoln~Reagan Award. The award signifies O’Brien’s leadership, outstanding record of achievement as a member of the NH House and his dedication to public service on behalf of the people of Hillsborough County, according to the Hillsborough County GOP.

For more information about the event and ticket purchases, visit the Hillsborough GOP website atwww.hillsboroughgop.org or call Hillsborough County GOP Chairman Ray Chadwick at (603) 566-9129.

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