Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will return to Tucson on Friday, holding a public rally at the Tucson Convention Center downtown.
The Vermont senator will discuss his plan to make public colleges and universities free, addressing climate change, guaranteed universal health care and getting big money out of politics.
Arizona's presidential preference election is Tuesday, March 22.
The Sanders campaign is asking those who want to attend to RSVP with the campaign, saying the event is first-come, first-served.Â
Sanders is expected to speak at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
For security reasons, please do not bring bags, and limit what you bring to small personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security.
To RSVP, go to tucne.ws/ernie
Meanwhile, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is set to tour the border around Douglas on Friday. The Republican senator also is holding a rally at a Phoenix Christian college Friday. There's been no word of any events in Tucson.
GOP businessman Donald Trump plans a Saturday morning rally in the upscale Phoenix suburb of Fountain Hills. Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio hasn't announced Arizona visits.
