The Democratic presidential campaign will swing through Eugene again this weekend, though it likely won't include as much hype as recent candidate visits.

The Democratic Party of Oregon will hold its platform convention at the Eugene Hilton Friday through Sunday. Chelsea Clinton will speak Saturday at 1:15 p.m.

Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Democrat of Hawaii, will appear as a campaign surrogate for Barack Obama on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Online registration for the convention has closed but is still available at the door. Access to both presidential events costs $100.

The convention will also include "a forum for the Attorney General candidates, trainings on Get-Out-The-Vote techniques and working with the media, and a chance to shape the Democratic Party of Oregon's core platform," according to a press release.

"Presidential history may pivot on Oregon's vote," party Chairwoman Meredith Wood Smith said in the press release. "We are thrilled to welcome Chelsea Clinton to Oregon and eager to hear her speak in Eugene."

rdandrea@dailyemerald.com

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