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Bernie Sanders to visit Washington state on Sunday

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) shakes hands with audience members after speaking at a campaign rally on February 8, 2016 in Durham, New Hampshire. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, will be traveling to Washington state on Sunday, officials said.

Sanders will hold rallies in Vancouver, Seattle and Spokane.

According to officials, Sanders plans to  discuss a wide range of issues, including college affordability, immigration reform and the need to take on a rigged economy held in place by a corrupt campaign finance system.

Here’s the itinerary:

Doors open at 11 a.m. at Hudson's Bay High School, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, in Vancouver. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Crowd and ADA Entrance: main entrance through E McLoughlin Blvd.

Doors open at 2 p.m. at the Key Arena at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, in Seattle. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.

>> KIRO 7 plans to live stream the Key Arena rally here.

Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, Ballroom 111ABC, 334 West Spokane Falls Blvd., in Spokane. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Crowd entrance through the Breezeway lobby between INB Performing Arts Center and Convention Center.

His primary opponent Hillary Clinton confirmed his campaign will hold rallies in Seattle and Everett.

KIRO 7 News will also stream any GOP candidates if they come in town for primary events. Learn about how the state republican's caucus and May convention works here. 

KIRO 7 News reported last week that in Washington state, more campaign contributions have gone to Bernie Sanders than any other candidate, Democratic or Republican.

Sanders has brought in $1,683,241 so far.

"He's doing it the right way, having the people support him, not the Super PACs," said Sanders supporter Lisa Cook.

Sanders came to Seattle over the summer to speak at a social security and medicare rally at Westlake Park. His visit made national headlines when activists took the stage to protest.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was scheduled to speak at a Social Security and Medicare rally at...

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Saturday, August 8, 2015
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