Mark Hamill Of ‘Star Wars’ To Headline Fundraiser For Joe Biden

Ted Johnson
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Star Wars star Mark Hamill will headline a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden on June 30, the latest in a series of events the campaign has on its slate in an effort to raise huge sums before the fall campaign.

According to an invite, Hamill will moderate a “virtual conversation about hope and democracy.” Tickets will start at $500 per person, and rise to $100,000 for those who want to be listed as co-chairs. The proceeds will go to the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties.

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Biden next week will be raising money with former President Barack Obama, in what is described as a “grassroots” fundraiser with tickets starting at a much lower price point, $15 per person.

Biden’s campaign also has a June 29 reception planned with Jill Biden, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tony Coehlo and actress Lynda Carter. The event is a virtual reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Biden’s campaign announced earlier this week that the Biden Victory Fund had raised $80.8 million during the month of May, even though the coronavirus crisis has limited in-person events. The virtual fundraisers have also saved the campaign from paying travel costs and made it easier for celebrities to appear. Last week, Biden held a fundraiser that featured Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson, Jay Leno, John Legend and Andra Day.

 

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