Press Releases

Apr16

TOPEKA - In light of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, this afternoon the White House announced that President Barack Obama's April 19 event at the University of Kansas has been canceled.

"First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of yesterday's senseless tragedy," Joan Wagnon, Kansas Democratic Party Chair said. "While the President is always welcome in Kansas, we understand that his leadership is needed in Boston during this time of healing."

Apr16

TOPEKA - The Kansas Democratic Party is proud to announce that United States Navy veteran Keith Humphrey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jet AirWerks, LLC and Jet AirParts, LLC, and former Kansas State Senate candidate, will serve as Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party Veterans Caucus.

"We are deeply appreciative that Keith Humphrey, a decorated veteran and business leader, has stepped up to represent Kansas veterans who are working to make Kansas a stronger, better state," said KDP Executive Director Jason Perkey. "The KDP is excited to welcome Mr. Humphrey and his commitment to veterans' issues to our party."

Mar29

TOPEKA - Kansas Democratic Party Chair Joan Wagnon issued a statement in response to a campaign mail piece delivered to Wyandotte County voters today that intentionally misled voters by sending out the mail under the name the Mainstream Coalition Inc., a former bipartisan political group that has supported moderate Republicans and Democrats in the past.

Feb26

TOPEKA - In a poll released this afternoon by Public Policy Polling, 52% of Kansans indicated that they disapproved of the job Governor Sam Brownback is doing as governor of Kansas.

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Jan28

Kansas Democrats from across Kansas's new 4th Congressional district gathered in Wichita to elect new officers and delegates to represent the 4th Congressional district at the Kansas Democratic Party's state committee meeting to be held on February 23rd during the KDP's Washington Days celebration. Ken Walsh, Halstead, was elected district chair while Terese Johson, Wichita, joins Walsh as the 4th Congressional district vice-chair. Rounding out the slate, Diane Wahto, Wichita, will serve as the 4th Congressional district secretary while Leroy Lehman, Wichita, is the new 4th Congressional district treasurer.

Jan26

TOPEKA - Kansas Democrats from across Kansas's new 2nd Congressional district gathered in Topeka this morning and elected new officers and delegates to represent the 2nd Congressional district at the Kansas Democratic Party's state committee meeting. Margie Wakefield, Lawrence, ran unopposed for district chair, being elected by acclamation. Rehan Reza, Topeka, was elected to serve as the 2nd Congressional district vice-chair, also running unopposed. Rounding out the slate, Ethan Spurling, Pittsburg, won election as the district secretary while Katie McCullough, Lawrence, was elected district treasurer.

Dec31

WASHINGTON – Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced plans to make a limited number of tickets for The Inaugural Ball available to the general public with the launch of a webpage where individuals can sign up for information about how to purchase tickets. Those who sign up will receive an email notification when tickets become available with a link where they can request up to two tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. The email sign-up page can be found here.

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