CAMPAIGN NEWS

Hello Riley County Democrats, We are just 43 days away from the beginning of advance voting and 63 days away from Election Day. The clock is ticking, and now is the time for all of us to get involved. The Riley County Democratic Party GOTV campaign is officially underway, and we need your help. There are several ways to get involved, whether you want to knock doors, make phone calls, or help distribute literature. Every Saturday, we're making it easy to get started. Join us a

You stepped up, put your names on the ballot, and gave voters the opportunity to chose the candidates who will represent Kansans' values and our communities in the General Election. We are proud of everyone of you! It's now time for Democrats to come together, support our nominees, grow our teams, and build momentum that will carry us through November. Every conversation matters. Every volunteer matters. Every vote matters. 🌊 Let's build that Blue Wave together! 💙

Hello Riley County Democrats, By now, you’ve probably heard of the constitutional question that will determine whether we maintain our current merit-based process for selecting Kansas Supreme Court justices or replace it with partisan, donor-controlled elections. I want to make the stakes of this amendment abundantly clear. The Kansas State Constitution guarantees everyone an independent, fair, and impartial court system. The non-partisan nominating commission insulates the s

Join us as we build momentum for the final stretch of the 2026 campaign season at the Riley County Democratic Party's Fall Fundraiser! With just weeks remaining before the general election, this event is your chance to connect with fellow Democrats, hear from inspiring leaders, and help fuel the work that will carry us through Election Day. Together, we'll build the energy for this year's "Blue Wave" and rally support for candidates up and down the ballot.

You're invited to the Riley County Democratic Party's monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 11th. Our guest speaker is Jennifer Lloyd, Democratic candidate for KS State Board of Education District 1. Join us at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium.”

In the spring semester of my senior year of high school, I took a U.S. Government course. Like many students in 2021, I split my time between the classroom and my bedroom because of COVID-19. We attended school on a staggered schedule—half the class in person one day, the other half the next. It wasn't exactly an ideal learning environment. Despite the interruptions, one lesson has stayed with me. My government teacher offered what he believed was the simplest way to distingu

You're invited to the Riley County Democratic Party's monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14th. Our guest speaker is Erik Murray, a Democratic candidate for US Senate. Join us at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium.”

The Flint Hills Coalition for Fair Courts, a local non-partisan group of current and former elected officials and community leaders, is hosting a town hall to raise public awareness of the constitutional amendment on the primary election ballot. Everyone is invited to attend this free, educational event to learn more about the amendment and why Kansans should reject it. Leading the town hall are former Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss, and the civic engagement d

You are invited to the Riley County Democrats' Annual Summer Picnic on Saturday July 18, from 12 noon to 2 PM. We will meet at the shelter house in Keats Park, 3221 Reservation Ave. Manhattan, KS, 66503. A main course and beverages will be provided, please bring a side dish to share. Feel free to invite and bring family and friends to share good food and good times with Democratic friends, and to meet and greet with candidates in the 2026 elections. We ask that you please RS

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 is the volunteer sign-up form, description of the volunteer roles, and the office hours. Campaign Volunteer: https://form.jotform.com/260728456297166 Responsibilities: Campaign Volunteers can get involved in a variety of ways, such as making phone calls, writing postcards, knocking on doors, or helping assemble campaign materials. Shift Length: 1+ hours

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