Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats

Drinking Liberally
2025-10-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Social Tap Drinkery, 4510 E 19TH St N Ste 101, Wichita, 67208, United States
An informal and inclusive progressive social group for like-minded, left-leaning individuals interested in getting to know each other over a beverage. (1st Tuesday of each month)

SCDW Member Meeting
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

SCGD Haunted Garden Costume Party 2025 Fundraiser
2025-10-10 19:30 - 23:00 | KS
Come and join the fun at the Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats 2025 Haunted Gardens Costume Party
Friday, October 10, 2025*
7:30 pm – 11 pm
This event is at a private home, so,
Wichita Address will be given by email after ticket purchase.
*Since this an outdoor event, the Bad Weather Date” is 10/17.
Appetizers
Open Bar
Dinner
Snacks
Party Games
Costumes Contest
Desserts
TOUR the Haunted Gardens!
GASP at the Political Graveyard!
TEST your Horror Trivia!
SOLVE the Murder Mystery!
Tickets are $30 per person.
21 & over
Tickets available thru October 5th
Only 30 Tickets Available
Tickets must be obtained before the event.
Click for Promotional Video
Tickets

Indiginous People’s Day (previously Columbus Day )
2025-10-13 00:00 | KS
National Holiday

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
PDF: Rep Carmichael & Mr. Tuley for 20251013

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-10-17 10:30 | KS
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!

Forward Together: A Summit - SCDP & WSUYD
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Rhatigan Student Center (RSC), 1845 Fairmount St Ste 3, Wichita, KS, 67206, United States
Join us Saturday, October 25, 2025
WSU Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom
1845 Fairmount St
Wichita, Kansas
10 :00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Free Informative Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ticketed Lunch with Q & A
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. VIP Reception with Gov. Kelly + Gallery Walk
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art Gallery Walk with Live Music & Small Plates – ticketed
Luncheon/VIP Reception Tickets $150
VIP Reception Ticket $100
Discounted VIP Ticket for Students/Teachers $50
Special Guests: Hon. Dan Glickman and Gov. Laura Kelly
Sponsored by:
Sedgwick County Democratic Party
WSU Young Democrats
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SCGD Member Meeting
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 | KS

Thanksgiving Day
2025-11-27 | KS

SCDP/SCGD/SCDW Holiday Party
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2202 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Please join us at this collaborative Holiday Party!!!
Click here for Tickets

Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | KS

New Year's Day
2026-01-01 00:00 | KS

SCGD Member Meeting
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
Featured speaker will be Ryan Gilbert running against Ron Estes.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00 | KS

Sedgwick County Democratic Women
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central, Wichita, KS, United States
What: Monthly meeting
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026 (The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
Where: Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central

Our speaker is Patty Beamer. Patty has been a nurse for 33 years and is a small business owner in Wichita. She holds a BSN, MSN, and PhD in Nursing Education and Administration, with a professional focus on women’s health and mental health—because she knows the two are often inseparable. Patty is a mother of three, a proud pet parent to two fur babies, and a strong advocate for fairness and compassion.
She is currently speaking on behalf of nurses and working on legislation to update and improve the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. While the bill is still being revised, it is expected to be completed shortly and reflects her commitment to protecting both public safety and the rights of nurses.
We also welcome Kansas Secretary of State candidate, Jennifer Day who will be joining us. Jennifer is running to be the Kansas Secretary of State. She has been a volunteer with the Johnson County Democratic Party since 2019, the Johnson County Election Office since 2018, and served as the vice president for the local chapter of the League of Women Voters in 2023 – 2024. She is also a member of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women, and the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus. Jennifer also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2020 – 2021. In her professional life, she worked as an executive assistant for various corporations for 15 years before starting her own interior design and real estate investment business in 2013.
Hope to see you there!

Hearts For The Heartland - CD4
2026-02-14 17:00 - 22:00 | The Pix Community Center, 101 E Main St, Mulvane, KS, 67110, United States
Join Congressional District 4 Democrats for a Joyful gathering open to everyone.
Tickets $30 for Singles, $50 for Couples,
February 14th, 2026, 5PM to 10 PM
The Pix Community Center, Mulvane, KS
101 E Main St, Mulvane, KS 67110
RSVP https://mobilize.us/s/Av1pX7
Details:
Join us for Hearts for the Heartland, a warm and welcoming Valentine’s fundraiser celebrating what makes our communities strong: kindness, connection, and a love for all our neighbors. On Valentine’s Day, we’re coming together to support Democratic values rooted in Kansas life—looking out for one another, investing in our hometowns, and making sure everyone feels seen and included.
This family-friendly evening will feature local food, conversation, and stories from neighbors who are working to make our communities better. Whether you live in town or out on the farm, this is a chance to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and show your support for a more caring and inclusive future.
What to expect:
Community dinner featuring local cooks, with complimentary drinks for those of legal drinking age.
Short remarks from local Democratic leaders and community advocates
Time to mingle, share ideas, and get involved
Opportunities to sign up to volunteer, knock doors, and support future efforts
All are welcome—no matter your background or experience in politics. Bring a friend, a partner, or come on your own; you’ll be among neighbors.
RSVP https://mobilize.us/s/Av1pX7Let us know you’re coming, and please share this event so we can fill the room with hearts from across the Heartland.
Ticket Pricing: $30 single $50 couples

Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 00:00 | KS

The Wichita City Council Special Election
2026-03-03 07:00 - 19:00 | KS
This election is only open to voters who live within city limits of Wichita.
Voters will have three ways to vote – early, by mail or in person! Election Day voting will be held from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at your assigned polling location.
Ballot Question
PROPOSITION NO. 1 – CITY-WIDE RETAILERS’ SALES TAX
Shall the following be adopted?

Shall the City of Wichita, Kansas, be authorized, pursuant to S.A. 12-187 et seq., to impose a one percent (1.0%) city-wide retailers’ sales tax to be effective July 1, 2026, and which will terminate no later than June 30, 2033, the revenues derived therefrom to be applied as follows?

An amount not to exceed $225 million dollars of such tax applied to Public Safety costs for support of City police and fire facility construction and maintenance, the acquisition of vehicles, apparatus and equipment and other purposes related to providing Police and Fire Services for the City;
An amount not to exceed $250 million dollars of such tax applied to pay the costs for Revitalization of Century II (not to exceed $25 Million) and Upgraded and Expanded Convention Center Improvements (not to exceed $225 Million);
An amount not to exceed $150 million dollars of such tax applied for Property Tax Relief;
An amount not to exceed $150 million dollars of such tax applied to establish a restricted-special fund, with earnings from such fund to be reinvested into this special fund, to support Homeless and Housing Services by funding affordable housing projects and programs, shelter facilities, a multi-agency center and its operations and related services for people experiencing homelessness; and
An amount not to exceed $75 million dollars of such tax applied for Development and Construction of a New Downtown Public Performing Arts Center.

Yes

No
Precincts Temporarily Moved

Original Location
Reassigned Precincts & Temporary Location
Temporary Polling Location Address

Calvary Baptist Derby
246 to Southeast High
2641 S 127th St E

Calvary Baptist Derby
338 to Colonial Heights Church
5200 S Broadway

First Baptist Haysville
317 to Colonial Heights Church
5200 S Broadway

Goddard Pathway
544 & 549 to Evangel Presbyterian
1545 S 135th St W

Maize City Building
528 to Life Church
3210 N Maize Rd

Westlink Church of Christ
402 to Westwood Presbyterian
8007 W Maple

Westlink Church of Christ
519 to West Evangelical Free
1161 N Maize Rd

Westlink Church of Christ
522 to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
645 N 119th St W

Heart of Christ Church
104, 105, 129, 130 to Linwood Rec
1901 S Kansas

Heart of Christ Church
339 to New Hope Church
1400 George Washington Dr

St. Anne’s Catholic Church
418 to Alford Branch Library
3447 S Meridian

St. Anne’s Catholic Church
419 to Machinist Building
3830 S Meridian Ave

Girl Scouts Office
102, 137 to Edgemoor Rec
5815 E 9th St N

Grace Presbyterian Church
110 to Plymouth Congregational
202 N Clifton Ave

Grace Presbyterian Church
128 to Edgemoor Rec
5815 E 9th St N

New Life Covenant Church
103 to West High
820 S Osage

New Life Covenant Church
601 to Riverside Christian
1001 Litchfield

New Life Covenant Church
614 to Ability Point
2919 W 2nd St N

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
220 & 223 to East Point Church of Christ
747 N 127th St E

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
228 to Church of the Magdalen
12626 E 21st St N

Washington Days
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-08 00:00 | Hotel Topeka At City Center, Hotel Topeka At City Center, Topeka, KS, 66612, United States
Washington Days – Kansas State Democratic Convention
Kansas Democratic Party – Federal — Donate via ActBlue

SCGD Member Meeting
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
“May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and
nothing but happiness come through your door.” -Traditional
Corned Beef and Cabbage, sorry, no green beer. Make no mistake,
you’ll want to be here.
A Corned Beef & Cabbage fundraiser meal will be served
before/during the meeting for a suggested donation of $10.
Additional treats are always welcome.
Good food, good people and a great cause.
Thank you for helping support local Grassroots work.
Featured speakers are:
Professor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor.
More detail below.
Attending candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.
SEIU
3340 W Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67203
Monday, March 9th
Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Bring a Friend!
Speakers: Professor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor
Grassroots Democrats’ main speaker this month is Professor Russell Arben Fox, Friends University, who will speak on “Grassroots Activities in 2026.” He is an expert on local and urban democracy and frequently comments on Kansas and Wichita politics through multiple media outlets and is an associate editor of the blog “Front Porch Republic.”

The primary candidate speaker in March is Noah Taylor, who is contemplating running for the Kansas Senate this year. He is a U.S. Army veteran, small business owner, and co-founder of Leading Kansas. Growing up in El Dorado in a union household, he now lives in Kechi with his wife, a nurse, and two children.

Any candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.

SCDW Member Meeting
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:30 | KS
SCDW meets every second Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting is Thursday, February 12th, at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 West Central Ave. in Wichita(The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
Our speakers will be Wichita-based community organizer and civic advocate Shannon Boone and ACLU Director of Policy and Research Logan Demond. Candidates Jennifer Day and Marty Tuley will also be joining us so be sure to come early and get acquainted with our guests. Please just tell the hostess you are with Democratic Women, and you will be directed to our area at the back of the restaurant.
Jennifer is running to be the Kansas Secretary of State. She has been a volunteer with the Johnson County Democratic Party since 2019, the Johnson County Election Office since 2018, and served as the vice president for the local chapter of the League of Women Voters in 2023 – 2024. She is also a member of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women, and the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus. Jennifer also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2020 – 2021. In her professional life, she worked as an executive assistant for various corporations for 15 years before starting her own interior design and real estate investment business in 2013.
Marty Tully is a candidate for Governor of Kansas and is a fourth-generation Kansan with deep roots in our state’s soil and values. He grew up throwing hay, chasing cattle, and learning life’s lessons in the classroom and on the football field. His family is made up of farmers, public school teachers, and working folks who believe in showing up, telling the truth, and doing what’s right — even when it’s hard.
SCDW dues are $30 per year. You may pay them by check at our meeting or on-line. We appreciate any additional donations which we will give to help elect Democratic Women and others who share our values.
Hope to see you there!

2026 Paddy's Day Parade Delano
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | KS
Walk with the Sedgwick County Democratic Party

(9) 2026 Paddy Day Parade Delano | Facebook
Meet at the Douglas Bridge by Century II by 11:30

Bring candy, wear your SCDP shirts, show up and show out for our community!

Sunday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. – Please join us as we walk in the Delano St. Patrick’s Parade. Meet at the Douglas Bridge at 11:30 a.m.; the parade begins at noon. Bring wrapped candy and your Irish spirit! Our entry number is #33, look for our SCDP Banner. This family-friendly event is always a crowd favorite, and the route is short and easy to walk. Candidates may wear their promotional gear, but please do not bring signs, per the parade rules.
