Republican Vaughn Ward plans to hold press conferences in several Idaho towns to formally announce his candidacy for Congress.  Ward, who faces state Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, in a May Republican primary election, released the list late Tuesday on his campaign website.  Of particular note is the announcement scheduled in Boise on the steps of the Capitol, in which Ward will be announced by former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and current state education Superintendent Tom Luna.

Ryan O'Barto, Ward's campaign manager said, in an email to IdahoReporter.com, the campaign chairman will be announced within days.

Here is the list of Ward's stops on his announcement tour:

Tuesday – January 26th

8:00 am – Emmett
Cold Mountain Creek Restaurant
1825 Hwy 16

12:00 Noon – Meridian
Louie’s Meridian
2500 East Fairview Avenue

3:00 pm  - Boise Press Conference
With Special Guests
Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and
Superintendent Tom Luna
State Capital Steps

Wednesday – January 27th

7:30 am – Bonners Ferry
Chic and Chop
6421 Main Street

11:30 am – Sandpoint
Ivano’s Ristorante & Café
102 South First Street

2:00 pm – Coeur d’Alene Press Conference
Ground Force Manufacturing
5650 East Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID

4:00 pm – Wallace
Wallace Inn
100 Front Street

6:30 pm – Post Falls
G.W. Hunter’s Restaurant
615 North Spokane Street

Thursday – January 28th

7:30 am – St. Maries
Saint Maries Golf Course
900 Golf Course Rd

10:00 am – Moscow
Eastside Marketplace
1420 South Blain Street

12:00 noon – Lewiston
Red Lion
621 21st Street

5:00 pm – Grangeville
Oscar’s Restaurant
101 East Main Street

Friday – January 29th

2:00 pm – Wilder
Alejandro’s Restaurant
308 A Avenue

3:00 pm – Homedale
Idaho Pizza Company
138 East Idaho Avenue

5:00 pm – Caldwell
Orphan Annie’s Bar and Grill
801 Everett Street