CAMPAIGN NEWS

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.”

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.

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

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