Pence cancels appearance at Lincoln Day Dinner

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Governor Mike Pence has cancelled his appearance on Tuesday at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Bloomington.

GOP Party Chairman for Monroe County Steve Hogan confirmed to 24-Hour News 8 that Pence will no longer appear at the dinner. Instead Greg Zoeller will attend the dinner.

Hogan said the planned protests at the event were part of the reason for the cancellation.

A protest was organized via Facebook to take place during the dinner that is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.

24-Hour News 8 has reached out to Pence for further comment on the cancellation, and to see if he has other events he plans not to attend following the passing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. A spokesperson said he has been in meetings and will continue his conversations through the evening. The Lt. Governor will attend a scheduled event for Monday evening.