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Former US Vice President Pence to launch presidential bid June 7

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks to students at Georgetown University in Washington, Oct 19, 2022. [AP Photo]

Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing Republican field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.

Pence will hold a kickoff event in Des Moines on June 7, his 64th birthday, according to two people familiar with his plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to share details ahead of the official announcement. He is also expected to release a video message as part of the launch.

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