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The Riley County Democratic Party is gearing up for a series of events aimed at fostering community engagement. Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to the cause, these events offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference. 2026 General Meetings The RCDP will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Venues change as we like to convene in different parts of the county, but we primarily stay in the Manhattan ar

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

Hello, Riley County Democrats! The Executive Committee would like to formally invite you to the annual Spring Fundraiser. This will be the last fundraiser before we officially kick off the 2026 campaign season. Donations raised will go toward the county party’s new headquarters and various campaign essentials, such as postcards, palm cards, voter contact lists, paid media, yard signs, and community event fees. Just like in 2022, Republicans have placed another constitutional

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.

The 2025 general election was a historic feat for the Democratic Party across the country. State assemblyman and mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, pulled off a huge upset in New York City; Representative Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race by nearly 15 points, and her coattails expanded the Democratic majority in the state house of delegates to its largest in 40 years; and Representative Mikie Sherrill trounced her opponent to become the next governor of New Jerse

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