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Greetings all,
It was a busy month in June! We had a great turnout for the Juneteenth Parade, an even better turnout at the No Kings Protest, and a Spicy evening at Pride Palooza.
Kansas House Democrats’ Fight Back tour also is countering efforts to shred the U.S. Constitution, trample our freedoms, and hurt those most vulnerable. MAGA’s megabill, with the biggest wealth transfer in U.S. history, is only beautiful for the rich while Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs Americans depend on face massive cuts.
It’s all a sobering reminder of Sam Brownback’s botched tax experiment. While GOP extremists in Kansas work to resurrect that mess, Democratic candidates who will fight back need our support … as does the “Vote NO” campaign against putting Kansas Supreme Court justices on the ballot. RESIST!
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The deadline to register to vote for the August 5 Primary Election — including any updates to your voter registration, such as a change of address or name — is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 15, at the Election Office.
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The Shawnee County Democrats Annual Picnic is back on Saturday, August 2 from 12pm-2pm, bringing together local Democrats, elected officials, candidates, and community members for an afternoon of connection and conversation. This event takes place at the IBEW 304 on 3906 NW 16th St, in Topeka!
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Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or just getting involved, the annual picnic is the perfect place to meet fellow Dems, hear from leaders on the ballot, and enjoy good company.
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Local elections are coming up—and they matter more than ever. Join Loud Light for Plan Your Power: Voter Guide Action Night, where they’ll break down why your vote is powerful, what local races are on your 2025 ballot, and how to feel confident when casting your ballot. We’ll cover local voter turnout trends, key races on the ballot, and how to research candidates and issues that matter to you. Then, you will get to work building personalized voter guides you can take with you to the polls this fall. Come for the info, stay for the action—and leave ready to vote with power and purpose.
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- Shawnee County Dems Precinct Committee Persons meeting on Tuesday, July 1 @ 7 pm via Zoom. Jason Peters sends the reminder email to all PCPs which includes the zoom link. If you do not get this email, please check your junk mail or contact Jason Peters at jason.sncodem@gmail.com.
- The League of Women Voters meets Tuesday, July 8 @ noon. Tuesday Topics features a speaker discussing relevant topics to their work. Members and the general public are invited to join the free events. Click here for more info! (Usually held the 1st Tuesday, this month it is the 2nd Tuesday.)
- Capital Area Democratic Women’s meeting is Wednesday, July 9 @ 6 pm at The Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th Ave. To order food and beverage, please arrive before then. Visit their Facebook page for more details!
- Second Saturday Social – Join us July 12 from 9-11 am at the Dems office located at 5350 SW 17th St. for light refreshments and mingling!
- Shawnee County Dems Executive Meeting. Please join us Tuesday, July 15 @ 6 pm. Via Zoom. contact Jason Peters at jason.sncodem@gmail.com for zoom details.
- Shawnee County Young Dems monthly meeting is Sunday, July 20 @ 2:30 pm at the Dems office located at 5350 SW 17th St. If you’d like to sign up to be a member of the Shawnee County Young Democrats, click here to learn more and to become a member.
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