Presidential hopeful Rand Paul to speak at Irvine GOP fundraiser

Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul will deliver the keynote address during the Republican Party of Orange County’s annual Flag Day fundraising dinner on Friday at Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road.

Seating prices range from $150 to $10,000.

Proceeds from the event will help maintain the party’s Tustin headquarters and support voter registration efforts.

A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ocgop.org.

Paul, a first-term senator from Kentucky, announced his candidacy in April. He is the son of former Rep. Ron Paul, a three-time presidential candidate.

His Orange County appearance comes less than a week before Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will hold a fundraiser for her campaign at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 18. For more on Clinton’s fundraiser, email [email protected] or call (323) 573-9328.