Presidential Candidate Sen. Paul Will Be in Boise

BOISE, Idaho (KTVB) - Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul will stop in the Treasure Valley later this month as part of his western tour, his campaign announced.

According to the campaign, Paul will host a "Stand with Rand" rally at the Boise State Student Union at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 and at the Nampa Civic Center at 2:45 p.m. that same day. Rep. Raul Labrador (R - Idaho) will be on hand during Paul's Treasure Valley rallies.

The Kentucky Republican is also set to speak at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and at the Idaho GOP summer BBQ in Idaho Falls on the 28th. In a statement, the campaign said Paul "will continue to discuss the importance of protecting the entire Bill of Rights, and being boldly for conservative ideals that limit the powers of the Washington Machine." In addition to Idaho, Paul's five day western tour will make stops in Alaska, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah.