SEPTEMBER 2026

From the President’s Desk

65 Days. Let’s Get to Work.

As August comes to a close, it’s hard to believe we have only 65 days until the election.

These midterm elections matter. Who we elect becomes part of our character, our communities, and ultimately, our national character. Now is the time to put the pedal to the metal. We cannot let up.

There are plenty of people who may not yet feel the impact of the decisions being made in Washington. Meanwhile, Republican campaigns and organizations continue to have enormous financial resources behind them, funding advertisements, videos, commercials, YouTube spots, social media campaigns, and more. It can feel like an endless machine.

And as money becomes more deeply embedded in our politics, ordinary people can feel increasingly powerless. Our voices, our communities, and our share of the economy can get pushed further to the sidelines.

If we want to change that, we need everyone.

And I mean everyone.

Now is the time to step up.

Write postcards. Make phone calls. Knock doors. Talk to your friends. Talk to your neighbors. Talk to the person working the window at Wendy’s. Talk to your stylist, your manicurist, your coworkers, your PTA, your school counselors and teachers. Talk to everyone you know.

And then ask them to vote this fall.

Because it will not work unless we work it.

We will not win unless we put forth the effort to win it.

Keyboard warriors will not prevail.

And remember, you’re not writing a love letter. No candidate will ever agree with you on every single issue. You are the only candidate who agrees with you on everything.

Voting is a chess move. It is a direction. It is a decision about the kind of world you want to move toward.

For me, I’m moving my pieces closer to democracy, closer to economic and social justice, and closer to a world where community means supporting one another, no matter who we worship, what we look like, what job we hold, or who we are.

65 days. No excuses. Let’s get to work.

In solidarity,

#LFG

Cassie Woolworth, KFDW President

^{“Do as much as you can, as long as you can, then pass the baton and rest; We will need you tomorrow too!”}

Flip it blue was a huge success! Thank you to all who donated, bought tickets, spent money they did not have, and gave till it hurt – due to your generosity Johnson County Democratic Women was able to give away almost $10,000 this year!! GO BLUE!!

The Johnson County Dems Gala was spectactular!

Meet the Candidates in Leavenworth was amazing!

The Kansas Young Democrats had a fundraiser attended by our own Chair Jeanna Repass and the next Governor, Cindy Holscher! It was a FANTASTIC Garden Party!

JOIN KFDW’s GROWING TEAM!

KFDW is currently looking for a Program Chair. Join us as Program Chair and assists with the How Women Win in Kansas Campaign as well as our Voter-to-Voter initiative, prepares opportunities and reaches out to speakers.

Please contact Kat Hooley-Lickteig at kat.hooleylickteig@outlook.com if you are interested.

SEPTEMBERS CALENDAR

Capital Area Democratic Women (CADW)

Our meetings have transitioned to a hybrid meeting style. For those who are interested in joining us in person our next meeting is September 9th at 6pm at the Celtic Fox located at 118 SW 8th Ave, #202, Topeka, KS 66603. Please arrive at 5:30 to order dinner and/or drinks before the meeting starts.

We also broadcast via Facebook live. Find CADW on Facebook

Johnson County Democratic Women (JCDW)

On Thursday, September 3rd JCDW will host our Social from 6-8pm at The Bar in Prairie Village. We will meet some candidates and discuss new ideas to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) – let’s get them elected!!

Then join JCDW on Thursday, September 19th for a visit with Mel Sabin with Little Lobbyists! They advocate for health care, education, community integration, authentic representation, and joy, so kids can survive and thrive in their communities and families, where they belong.

Join JCDW and Mel at the Black Bear Diner in Olathe on Strang Line Road from 6-8pm. Candidates are welcome to come, bring materials and give their 2-minute speech.

And VOLUNTEER WITH US! We’re staffing the Old Settlers JOCO Dems Booth – come join the fun!!

September 10-12th in Downtown Olathe at the Square.

Reno County Democratic Women

The next meeting of RCDW will be Tuesday September 8th. We meet 2nd Tuesdays, except in September during Kansas State Fair week, at the Airport Steakhouse 1100 Airport Rd., Hutchinson, in the private meeting room on the north end of the restaurant. The meeting starts at noon, join us for the Airport’s full hot meal buffet and/or salad bar lunch at 11:30. Our next meeting will be just following the Aug 4^th election. We will invite our local candidates to share how their campaigns are going.

Consider becoming a member of the Reno County Democratic Women for only $20/calendar year! Contact Peggy Hughes for details at peggy@hughes2k.com.

Saline County Democratic Women (SCDW)

Join Saline County Democratic Women on September 19th at 10:45 AM at Martinelli’s , 158 S Santa Fe, Salina, KS for our monthly meeting. We’ll discuss Judges, Candidates and this year elections. Candidates are welcome! Feel free to bring literature to pass out.

Membership
Annual membership dues are $17. You can join or renew by emailing Emma Doherty at doherty2085red@gmail.com

Sedgwick County Democratic Women (SCDW)

On September 10th the Sedgwick County Democratic Women will meet at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central, Wichita, KS. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, but members are encouraged to come as early as 5:00 pm for dinner and conversation.

Sedgwick County Democratic Women brings together local Democratic women to support the party and promote women’s involvement at all levels.

“When women vote, Democrats win,” because Democrats support the social issues so important to families and communities and healthy societies.

Find SCDW on Facebook

Wyandotte Progressives

The WyCo Progressive Women support the WE THE PEOPLE Demonstrations, a weekly gathering focused on civic engagement and protecting democratic values, held every Saturday from noon to 1:30pm at the Legends near Village West Parkway and Prairie Crossing, in partnership with WYCO Indivisible; in addition, throughout April we will host discussions on defending against the election of judges, supporting Wyandotte County candidates, and identifying practical ways individuals can help strengthen democracy, with specific dates and times to be announced soon.

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