KFDW NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2026
November is here.
GO VOTE, if you haven’t.
Let’s SAVE DEMOCRACY!!
THREE DAYS – WE HAVE THREE DAYS PEOPLE!!
We’ve waited two years for this moment. Now it’s our time to SHINE, but it only happens if we show up and VOTE!
It’s time to put the pedal to the metal and bring this election home!
THIS WEEKEND, call, text, post, knock on doors, and yes, pester your friends, neighbors, family, and anyone who will listen. Remind them that their vote matters and make sure they have a plan to cast it.
Have conversations. Listen. Share information. Talk about the issues that matter to your community. Make sure everyone knows when, where, and how to vote.
Kansas’ General Election is Tuesday, November 3.
Every conversation matters. Every door knocked matters. Every phone call matters. Every postcard sent matters. Every volunteer makes a difference.
We’ve put in the work. We’ve waited for this moment. Now let’s make it COUNT!
#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!”
JOIN KFDW’s GROWING TEAM – 2027 ELECTIONS!
KFDW will be having elections next year – if you are interested in joining a fantastic, involved, diverse, and zoom worthy group – contact Kat Hooley-Lickteig at kat.hooleylickteig@outlook.com
We are looking to engage a Communications Specialist, a Program Chair, a Parliamentarian, and Fundraising Chair.
1. Programs: Help us put together our programming including the yearly KFDW Convention in April. Help our “How Women Win in Kansas” series by interviewing all out NEW Representatives, assist with VoterToVoter initiative among other opportunities.
2. Communications Specialist: Assist KFDW monthly with the Newsletter and at least weekly with our Social Media. Guide our Letters to the Editor and Policy Papers.
3. Fundraising: Assist in all fundraising opportunities – generally speaking the KFDW Convention and vetting all fundraising ideas such as the No Garage Grage Sale.
4. Parliamentarian: Good knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order or willing to learn; Provide guidance on parliamentary procedure during board meetings, conventions, and membership meetings.
Please contact Kat Hooley-Lickteig at kat.hooleylickteig@outlook.com if you are interested.
CAPITAL AREA SENDS – THANK YOU’S ALL AROUND!
In October Capitol Area Democratic Women heard from Helene Pownell, who talked about the new Topeka chapter of Veterans for Peace, a national organization. Helene, a veteran herself, is from a family of veterans, and she served stateside as a medic during the Vietnam conflict.
Our next speaker was Jason Peters, Chair of the Shawnee County Democrats. Jason highlighted County party activities in the push to the November 3rd election. He invited participation in several volunteer opportunities, including canvassing, phone banking, walking orphan precincts, and delivering candidate literature.
FEDERAL
· Adam Hamilton, Kansas Senator
· Lauren Reinhold, KS Representative CD1
· Don Coover, KS Representative CD2
· Sharice Davids, KS Representative CD3
· Katy Tyndell, KS Representative CD4
STATE OF KANSAS
· Cindy Holscher & KC Ohaebosim,
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
· Juan Luengo for State Treasurer
· Jennifer Day for Secretary of State
· Dinah Sykes for Insurance Commissioner
· Chris Mann for Attorney General
SCHOOL BOARD
· Jennifer Lloyd, State Board of Ed, District 1
· Amy Diedicker, State Board of Ed, District 3
· Lori Wood, State Board of Ed, District 5
· Ann Zimmerman, State Board of Ed, District 7
· Heather Guernsey, State Board of Ed, District 9
NOVEMBERS 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 November 11th 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, November 5th join JCDW for our CELEBRATIONS SOCIAL from 6-8pm at The Bar in Prairie Village. We will talk, drink, and be MERRY. WE GOT THEM ELECTED AND, IN ANY CASE, MOVED THE NEEDLE!!!!
Then join JCDW on Thursday, November 19th for a Celebration and visit with Jessi Kenadall and KVC!
KVC Kansas represents one of the broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums of care in the nation. We help over 12,000 Kansas children and their families each year through prevention services (family preservation), foster care case management, family reunification services, adoption, outpatient behavioral health and more.
Join JCDW and Jessi at the Black Bear Diner in Olathe on Strang Line Road on November 19th, from 6-8pm.
Reno County Democratic Women
The next meeting of RCDW will be Tuesday November 10th. We meet 2nd Tuesdays 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. 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 November 21st at 10:45 AM at Martinelli’s , 158 S Santa Fe, Salina, KS for our monthly meeting. We’ll celebrate our wins, and celebrate MOVING THE NEEDLE with our losses. Candidates are welcome!
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 November 12th 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
Our next meeting is November 18th at 6:30 PM at the WYCO Democratic Party office at 5000 State Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66102. We also participate in 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;
Join us as we host discussions on supporting Wyandotte County candidates, and identifying practical ways individuals can help strengthen democracy!