JD Vance to make fundraiser appearance in Pikeville. What we know

Republican Party Vice President candidate JD Vance will make an appearance in Pikeville for a reception fundraiser Monday.

Vance campaign communications director William Martin confirmed to The Courier Journal Monday that the Trump 47 Committee-sponsored event will also include appearances by Congressman Andy Barr, ambassadors Kelly and Joe Craft, treasurers KC and Scott Crosbie, Marion and Terry Forcht, Kathryn and Terry Green and Cindy and committeeman John McCarthy.

Kelly Craft told The Courier Journal Thursday morning during the Kentucky State Fair Ham Breakfast that Vance is her friend and she is excited to host him in Kentucky next week.

"We are very proud to have someone who started in the state of Kentucky and has never left his roots," she said.

Tickets begin at $2,500 per person or $5,000 per couple, with photo opportunities available for $15,000 per couple, according to reception details.

Space is limited and those wishing to attend can RSVP to T47Events@gop.com or here .

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Hannah Pinski contributed to this report. Marina Johnson is a breaking and trending news reporter at The Courier Journal. She can be reached at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.

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