The Idaho Republican Party doesn’t have a statement about the upcoming special session; party executive director David Johnston said the party has no comment. But they do have other news: Marco Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the party’s summer central committee meeting in Idaho Falls, which is June 5. Johnston said the Rubio appearance is “three firsts”: It’s the first time a presidential candidate has come to speak at the Idaho GOP’s summer meeting; it’s the first public appearance by a presidential candidate in Idaho this election cycle; and it’s the earliest in the campaign cycle that a GOP presidential candidate has visited the state.

Idaho GOP Chairman Stephen Yates said, “He will be a compelling speaker whose message fits well with the theme of our meeting, which is faith and family. We are honored to have Sen. Rubio visit Idaho and share his vision with us.”

Rubio actually came through Idaho in April, too, with private stops in Idaho Falls and Boise, but no public appearances. “Technically, he wasn’t a declared candidate at that point,” Johnston said.

The summer central committee meeting will be held at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls June 5-6; ticket information and details are on the Idaho GOP website here.