2026 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

From the Presidents Desk

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it feels like the world is burning down around us. We’re emotionally invested — and that hurts. But witnessing both the devastation in Minnesota and the incredible strength of that community as they stand up for one another — even in the face of severe suppression — can rekindle something powerful: the desire to be an American again. I hope you feel that spark too.

KFDW wants YOU to consider running for office. Yes – you.
In our series How Women Win in Kansas, we spotlight current and former elected leaders and bring you honest, real conversations about what it’s really like to run: the challenges, the surprises, and the time-tested lessons every candidate should hear.

👉 Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/@KFDW, https://www.instagram.com/ksdemwomen/, https://www.facebook.com/KansasFederationofDemocraticWomen

If you decide to throw your hat into the ring, let us know! We’re featuring ALL Kansas candidates – both online and in our newsletter – because we want to help promote you. Send us a note and all your social media links!

Not ready to run? You can still make an impact:

Support a candidate with a donation – the earlier the better
Make phone calls on their behalf – or do postcards!
Text your friends and neighbors – hairstylist, bag boy, cashier – tell them all!
Join Voter2Voter and build connections in your community (Join KFDW’s team or with your own chapter – Team Building coming soon!)

History isn’t made by spectators. It’s made by people who decide to act. Run. Support. Organize. Donate. Call. Text. Show up.

Cassie Woolworth, President
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2026 KFDW CD2 Convention –
A RISING BLUE TIDE LIFTS THE NATION

Join KFDW and your favortie friends for our one-day annual convention! We’re in Topeka, Kansas at the Country Club. Board meeting in the morning and break out sessions in the afternoon. Lunch is included!!

DATE: MAY 2nd
TIME: From 9am to 5pm
LOCATION: Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS 66611

A hotel block has been reserved at Courtyard by Marriott, 2033 SW Wanamaker Road, 66604, room rate of $134 including breakfast. You can book directly with the hotel by calling 800.535.4028 and asking for the KFDW Hotel Block on or before April 1, 2026.

REGISTER ONLINE or download the form and mail with a check made out to 2026 KFDW District 2 Convention

HOW WOMEN WIN IN KANSAS

Kansas Federation of Democratic Women presents “How Women Win in Kansas” – A digital civic engagement program for women thinking about running for office, featuring Kansas women who’ve done it—sharing how they knew they were ready, built campaigns from the ground up, claimed space, and won.

Join us online for clear, honest insight into what running involves – and the space to discover your own readiness to step forward. Program starts January 20th and continues every 3rd Tuesday thru May.

👉 Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/@KFDW, https://www.instagram.com/ksdemwomen/, https://www.facebook.com/KansasFederationofDemocraticWomen

BOARD GAME NIGHT in JOCO!

JCDW Fundraiser to put democrats in office across Johnson County.

It’s that time of year, once again, when we gather around a table to laugh, learn, and show off our mad skills. Whether you’re a serious trivia nerd or a casual party gamer, we’ve got you covered with games like Cards Against Humanity, Bezzerwizzer, Cranium, Who’s the G.O.A.T.?, Taboo, and more.

In these troubled times, it’s easy to think you’re all alone; we’ve all felt it, this especially cold winter. Yet games have been bringing people together since time immemorial. If you’re troubled by the current political reality, we’re your people. Let’s get together for some friendly competition, and support local Democrats while we’re at it.

Event Details:

SMUUCH – Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (9400 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215)
Saturday February 21, 2026
Door opens at 6:30 PM
Water, soft drinks, and snacks provided.

Get Tickets:

$25 for members
$30 for nonmembers
$15 for students
Additional donations welcome! Proceeds will go to local Democratic candidates running in 2026 elections.

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAMS!

KFDW

KFDW is currently looking for Secretary and Program Chair. Join us as Secretary if you want to dip your toe into activism, we meet on Zoom and you’d be responsible for thoe minutes as well as minutes taken at the convention. Program Chair 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.

NFDW

The National Federation of Democratic Women is looking for someone to serve on the Political Education and Training Committee. This is a great opportunity to increase your visibility and work with some of the most dynamic, enthusiastic, women across America. Please contact Cassie Woolworth at CassieWoolworth@gmail.com if you are interested.

UP COMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Capital Area Democratic Women (CADW)

CADW will host Evan Gates with Kansas United for Impartial Courts on February 11. Evan will tell us about their plan to defeat the amendment to the state constitution to change the way we select Kansas Supreme Court Justices. Join us at the Celtic Fox in downtown Topeka. Doors open at 5:30 with program at 6 pm.

We also broadcast via Facebook live. Find CADW on Facebook

Johnson County Democratic Women (JCDW)

JCDW will host it’s first Social of the season on Thursday, February 5th, from 6-8pm at The Bar in Prairie Village. We’ve got a lot to plan for including a JUDGES race on August 4th. Join us to plan how to win ALL THE RACES.

Then, if you haven’t had the opportunity to take Protestor Safety Training – join us at Black Bear Diner on Thursday Feb 19th from 6-8 pm with Meredith Lai. Meredith will teach us *all the things* we should look out for and show us how to protect ourselves & our friends with protestor safety. Black Bear Diner at 119th and Strang Line in Olathe, 6-8 PM. See you there!

And Finally in February – we’re having another BOARD GAME NIGHT! Join JCDW on Saturday Feb 21st at 6:30 for some riotous Beezerweezer, Caveman Poetry, and more! It’s our first fundraiser of the year. Get Tickets Here

Find JCDW on Facebook

Reno County Democratic Women

The RCDW women will meet Tuesday, February 10th at 11:30am at the Airport Steakhouse, 1100 Airport Road, in the private meeting room to the north as you enter the restaurant. Please join us to discuss how to make an impact, as a democrat, in rural Kansas.

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 February 21st at Martinellis Little Italy for our monthly meeting. We’ll discuss this year elections and plan for next years. Candidates are welcome! Feel free to bring literature to pass out.

We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:45 AM at Martinelli’s located at 158 S Santa Fe, Salina. Hope to see you there!

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 February 12th from 6pm-8pm the SCDW will have our monthly meeting at SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita. Our meeting begins promptly at 6:30pm.

Sedgwick County Democratic Women unites local women of the Democratic Party; to promote the cause of the Democratic Party and to encourage full participation of women in every level of the Democratic Party structure. “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: Join us every Saturday from noon to 1:30pm at the Legends. (Village West & Prairie Crossing). This event is sponsored by WYCO Indivisible.

In February, we’ll discuss plan for defending against the Election of Judges, how to support our WYCO Candidates, and other things you can do to further democracy. Stay Tuned for dates/times

JOIN NFDW in LAS VEGAS on JUNE 3-6th

Join the National Federation of Democratic Women in Las Vegas for our 2026 national convention. National, state, and local leaders will convene to execute NFDW business, network, and fellowship. www.nfdw.com/2026convention

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