The Erie County Republican Party’s 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner was held on April 2nd at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, drawing over 500 attendees, making it the largest Lincoln Day Dinner in the county’s history. Erie County Treasurer and Erie County GOP Caleb Steidham was the host for the event.
The event’s keynote speaker, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke for approximately 45 minutes, addressing a crowd that included numerous local and state Republican politicians. Following his speech, Ohio State Representatives DJ Swearingen (89th District) and Josh Williams (44th District) delivered brief remarks.
During the evening, over sixty individuals were recognized for their contributions and service. 🎙 Listen to the full recognition segment here: [audio]
Outside the venue, a small group of protesters gathered along the roadside, demonstrating peacefully. There were no incidents.
For those who were unable to attend, the full speech by Vivek Ramaswamy is available to watch.
📺 Watch Vivek Ramaswamy’s speech here:
This event marked a significant moment for local Republican politics, bringing together key figures from across the state for an evening of discussion, networking, and party unity.
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