Dueling rallies in Youngstown on Monday morning: Sanders at Covelli, Kasich at Brilex

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Three presidential candidates have or will visit the Mahoning Valley this weekend.

Following Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front-runner who appeared Saturday at M7 Technologies in Youngstown, are U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Clinton’s opponent in the Democratic primary, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a a Republican presidential candidate.

Sanders will be at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown early Monday, the day before Ohio’s primary. Sanders’ website states doors will open at the Youngstown-owned center at 8 a.m. for “A Future to Believe in Rally.” Tickets aren’t required, but RSVPs are encouraged by going to https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/rally/44hd7. The Covelli Center sent an email late Saturday confirming the Sanders’ rally and stating it will begin at 11 a.m., three hours after the facility will start allowing people inside.

Also, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, will campaign today at 6 p.m. at the Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn in Hanoverton, and on Monday at 10 a.m. at Brilex Industries Inc. in Youngstown.