Caucuses
AAPI Caucus
Rehan Reza, Chair
EmailThe Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus works to advance the interests of the AAPI community in Kansas. Through organizing and advocacy, we unite to give our community a voice.
African American Caucus
Terry Crowder, Chair
EmailThe mission of the African American Democratic Caucus of Kansas is to stimulate an active interest in African Americans relating to political and governmental affairs. To facilitate African American participation in the Democratic Party, to promote the ideas and principles of the Democratic Party and to encourage and seek African American candidates to public office and expand positions of other political candidates to African American voters. The caucus shall also work with the African American community to bring their issues to the state and national political attention.
County Chairs Caucus
Deann Mitchell, Chair
EmailThe County Chairs Caucus is the organized group of Kansas Democratic County Party Chairs, coordinating united action across the state.
Disability Issues Caucus
Joe Cheray, Chair
EmailFood & Farm Caucus
Bill Heatherman, Chair
EmailThe Food and Farm Caucus represents the interests of Kansas farmers and agriculture.
Hispanic Caucus
Juan Luengo, Chair
EmailThe Kansas Democratic Party Hispanic Caucus mission is to address the issues that impact the Hispanic community in the areas of business, education, civic engagement, labor and healthcare. We believe that by working alongside our elected officials, we will build a better future.
Kansas Federation of Democratic Women
Dr. Candace Ayars, Chair
EmailThe Kansas Federation of Democratic Women works for the success of the Democratic Party and encourages full participation of women in every level of the Democratic Party structure. And we have fun while we’re doing that!
Kansas Young Democrats
Ella Perkins, Chair
EmailAt its most fundamental level, Kansas Young Democrats is an organization that helps facilitate and coordinate the efforts of local chapters and the young progressives who comprise them. The most efficient way to affect change is to organize activists in your local community, and that is precisely what our chapters do.
LGBTQ Caucus
Brandie Armstrong, Chair
EmailThe LGBTQ Caucus focuses on electing LGBTQ+ and ally candidates. We advocate for LGBTQ+ interests and provide a hub for LGBTQ+ Democrats to find community and acceptance.
Labor Caucus
Brian Alexander, Chair
EmailThe Labor Caucus focuses on workers issues and ensures that workers are represented in government and Democratic spaces.
Progressive Caucus
Melinda Lavon, Chair
EmailThe Progressive Caucus is a group of Kansas Democrats dedicated to progressive policies and candidates. We're ready to fight for the most Progressive Kansas legislature we've had in decades.
Rural Caucus
David Curtis, Chair
EmailThe rural caucus is dedicated to forwarding rural issues and assuring that we have a viable voice at the state political table.
Veterans and Military Families Caucus
Lawrence "Chip" Levine, Chair
EmailThe Veterans and Military Families Caucus represents veterans and their support systems. We represent and advocate for all who have served.