Utah Democratic Party Announces Keynote Speakers for 2011 State Convention and Jubilee Weekend

Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland announced today that two top national Democratic speakers will be joining Utah Party delegates for Party festivities on July 15 and 16, 2011.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, current chair of the Democratic Governor’s Association will keynote the Party’s annual jubilee event traditionally held on the evening before the State Party convention. Holland said, “Governor O’Malley is widely viewed as a potential presidential candidate in 2016 and has traveled the country extensively.”

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie will keynote the 2011 convention.

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

According to Holland Governor Abercrombie is one of the premier convention speakers in the Party’s recent history. “This guy can really light the fire and I am certain that Utah delegates will see why Governor Abercrombie is one of the most highly sought after speakers in our Party.

Both events will be held at the Salt Lake City Hilton (255 South West Temple).

Holland said, “This will be a weekend to remember for all those who participate.”

The Utah Democratic Jubilee will be held on the evening of July 15, 2011 and the 2011 Utah Democratic Party Convention will be held on July 16, 2011 at 9 a.m. Both events are being held at the Salt Lake Hilton located at 255 South West Temple.

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie

Learn more on both events at utdem.org.

More on Governor Neil Abercrombie can be found online at http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php.

More on Governor Martin O’Malley can be found online at http://www.martinomalley.com/.

Who: Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland announces keynote speakers for the 2011 convention weekend.

What: Maryland Governor O’Malley to keynote 2011 Utah Democratic Party Jubilee and Hawaii Governor Abercrombie to keynote 2011 Utah Democratic Party Organizing Convention.

When: The Utah Democratic Jubilee will be held Friday July, 15 2011. The Utah Democratic Party Convention will be held on July 16, 2011 at 9 a.m.

Where: The Salt Lake City Hilton – 255 South West Temple, SLC, UT 84101.