CAMPAIGN NEWS

You're invited to the Riley County Democratic Party's general meeting on Tuesday, June 9th. Our guest speaker is Brenda Bandy, the Democratic candidate for House District 67. Join us at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium, located on the 2nd floor, 629 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.

On Saturday May 30th, Kelm Lear, Chair of the RCDP, was Annalise Angell's guest on The Evening Drive. You can hear the entire interview here: https://www.wildcat919.com/post/riley-county-democratic-party-chair-discusses-kansas-supreme-court-amendment-ahead-of-august-vote

After our first week of operations, the Riley County Democratic Party has adjusted hadquarters hours to better match peak volunteer activity. Our updated hours are: Monday: - Friday 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed We are actively recruiting volunteers to Get The Vote Out (GOTV). Most needed are: canvassers to knock on doors and inform voters throughout all precincts of Riley County about the question regarding the selection process of judges that is on t

We have finally reached a pivotal moment in the Riley County Democratic Party’s calendar. It’s a moment that the executive committee has been planning for over the last six months, at least, and it’s when we call on each of you to join us. On May 2, we officially launch our Vote No campaign in opposition to SCR 1611, the constitutional amendment that will appear on the primary election ballot. The amendment would abolish the current merit-based process in use for selecting Ka

You're invited to the Riley County Democratic Party's general meeting on Tuesday, May 12th. Our guest speaker is Anne Parelkar, a Democratic candidate for US Senate. Join us at 6 p.m. in Pottorf Hall, 1710 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503.Pottorf Hall, 1710 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503.

With respect to the Vote No campaign, we are formally launching on Saturday, May 2. We are in need of volunteers and below are the volunteer sign-up forms, descriptions of the volunteer roles, and the office hours. HQ Manager: https://form.jotform.com/260728905468165 Responsibilities: An HQ Manager is a volunteer who supports campaign operations and helps other volunteers succeed. They handle day-to-day tasks like leading trainings and preparing volunteers to canvass, phone

I am excited to announce that the RCDP is hosting a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new headquarters, and you are invited! The details are as follows: Date: Friday, May 1 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: 411 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, Lower Level Suite A This is a come-and-go event, and there will be refreshments provided. We sincerely hope you can join us for this ceremonial kickoff to the RCDP's Vote No primary election campaign.

As the election cycle ramps up, Rep. Roeser will try to woo swing voters with her self-proclaimed centrist tendencies. Don’t let her. A legislator’s ideological position is determined by their voting records, not campaign slogans. When forced to choose between her constituents or her party’s radical platform, Rep. Roeser almost always chooses the latter. Let’s put an end to the cruel lawmaking of the Kansas legislature by defeating Rep. Roeser and breaking the Republican supe

On April 14th, Riley County Democrats gathered in the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium to hear Chris Mann, a Democrat for Attorney General. The meeting was organized as a town hall, and the audience was energized by the candidate’s presentation and the clarity of his message. Chris Mann spoke with conviction about a lifetime devoted to public service, framing his candidacy as a continuation of that commitment. Emphasizing that, as Attorney General, his duty would be to ser

Chair’s Message The Kansas legislature temporarily gaveled out on March 27th, giving us a brief respite until the body returns for the veto session on April 9th. Between those two dates, Governor Kelly will decide which bills to sign, veto, or let become law without her signature. This is our last opportunity as constituents to speak with legislators and sway their final votes. Below is a list of bills the Governor may veto, but has yet to do so as of this writing. Please con

We’re excited to welcome Senator Cindy Holscher, a Democrat for Governor. We hope to see you on March 10th, from 6-7 p.m., at the Manhattan Public Library in the Auditorium!

Kansas Republicans aren’t being transparent. In the state legislature, they’re suspending rules to bypass the points of input by conferees and their Democratic colleagues.

Hello, Riley County Democrats, This is an urgent message about what’s been happening in the Kansas Legislature. This coming week, February 16-20, is turnaround week–the midpoint in the session when bills that haven’t made it out of their original chamber must be voted on, and if passed, sent to the other chamber for consideration in the second half of the session. Legislators will spend much of their time in their respective chambers debating, amending, and voting on bi

The 2026 Spring Fundraiser is right around the corner! This is our last major fundraiser before we kick off the primary election campaign in April. Your support is essential for the county party to build the infrastructure and acquire the resources needed to defeat SCR 1611, a constitutional amendment that would lead to the abolishment of many fundamental rights. Thirteen candidates are joining us ! Colin McRoberts, Lauren Reinhold, Rob Voelker, Anne Parelkar, Ethan Corson, C

On January 26th, Senator Brad Starnes introduced SB 381, and it has been referred to the Senate Committee on Education. If you’d like to submit testimony in opposition to this bill, here are some helpful resources and information: read on... SB 381 would mandate instruction that specifically targets communist and socialist ideologies and add a new civics test as a graduation requirement, injecting politics into the classroom and creating an unnecessary barrier for studen

Dear Loved Ones Who Have Voted For President Trump, I am writing this letter to you because it would be inadequate to address the horrific acts of violence being committed by federal agents across this country without first speaking to what’s continued for far too long in my own home. Among you are subgroups: Those who have voted for Trump since 2016 and stand by his actions, and those who have regretted their past support of him, but continue to vote for his enablers. What

Because of the inclement weather on January 25th, Rep. Sydney Carlin is rescheduling her fundraising event for February 15, 2026, at the Blue Hills Room located 2315 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan, KS 66502 (located next to RC McGraws Bar &Grill). If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Rep. Carlin at this number: 785-341-0143

Rep. Sydney Carlin will be hosting her annual Kansas Day event on Sunday, January 25 at the Blue Hills Room

Historians note that the direction of American politics swings back and forth– always reacting to prior electoral results. What’s less emphasized about this phenomenon is the work put into altering the political course. The 2026 election is our opportunity to do just that, if we’re willing to put in the work.