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APRIL 2026
4/11 , Sat - Common Ground - Candidate Forum in Oberlin. 9 am to 3 pm at Gateway Civic Center, 1 Morgan Drive in Oberlin, KS. Every statewide candidate has committed to attend. Hosted by the Decatur County Democratic Party, in conjunction with the Food and Farm Caucus, Thomas County Democratic Party and the Ellis County Democratic Party. Registration required https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026-oberlin
4/12, Sun - Kingman County Democrats host “Meet the Candidates” Event, Part #2, featuring Jennifer Day, Ryan Gilbert and Jason Hart for a Q&A. Gathering to be held at 5:30pm at the Hangar, 126 N Main Street, Kingman.
4/17, Fri - Sec. Pete Buttigieg coming to Kansas. Event in Wichita at 6 pm, location to be announced. Tickets for Blue Kansas Club recurring donors only (sign up now). See RSVP link kansasdems.org/pete for details. Hosted by Kansas Democratic Party.
4/18, Sat - Butler Co Dems Monthly meeting at Augusta Public Library, 1609 State Street. Social time 10 am, business meeting starts at 10:30. Also join for protests 4/18 and 4/25. See newsletter
4/26, Sun - Lawrence at 2pm. Gubernatorial Forum (in partnership with the Dole Institute). Watch media for more info.
4/30, Thur - Butler Co Dems will have a booth at Spring Fling, the senior resource fair in Eldorado. See newsletter
MAY 2026
5/9, Sat - Candidate Mingle, 5-7 pm in Newton. At Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 East 6th St, Newton KS. Meet candidates, hosted by Harvey Co Dems. For more info: https://www.harvestblue.org/newsroom/candidate-mingle-in-newton-may9
5/16, Sat - Butler Co Dems Monthly meeting at Augusta Public Library, 1609 State Street. Social time 10 am, business meeting starts at 10:30. Also join for protests every Saturday in May, see newsletter.
JUNE 2026
6/1 - 12:00 p.m. Deadline to file as a candidate. Deadline for Kansans to change party affiliation. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
6/20 - Deadline to transmit UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) ballots. https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
6/20, Sat - Democracy Fest Tour Stop in Liberal from 1-5pm, watch for more details
6/20, Sat - Jess Piper! - 9:00am, at the Augusta Historical Theatre, Jess Piper will be speaking. Stay tuned for more details, sponsored by Butler Co Dems.
JULY 2026
7/11, Sat - Democracy Fest Tour Stop in Salina from 1-5pm, watch for more details
7/14 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 primary election. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
7/15 - First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
7/25, Sat. -Democracy Fest Tour Stop in Arkansas City from 1-5pm, watch for more details
7/28 - In-person advance voting must begin for all counties. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
AUG 2026
8/4, Tues - PRIMARY ELECTION (All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.) Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
8/8, Sat - State Committee Meeting (in-person and hybrid, nominees will speak). In Wichita, time TBD. Watch for more details
SEPT 2026
9/1 - Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results from Primary. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
9/19 - Deadline to transmit UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) ballots. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
OCT 2026
10/13 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 general election. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
10/14 First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
10/27 b- In-person advance voting must begin for all counties. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
NOV 2026
11/3, Tues - GENERAL ELECTION (All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.) Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
DEC 2026
12/1 - Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results. Per https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html
OTHER RESOURCE CALENDARS
Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) website for more listings of recurring meetings of local groups and for one-time events.
Unyielding Kansans. Blue Facebook group for cross posts of many local events and announcements.
Boots on the Ground Midwest (Indivisible) - Curated Calendar for Kansas and the KCMO Metro
ADMIN
Please Contact Us to request additions to the calendar. We focus on state and local Democratic activities in Kansas. Listings are taken from a variety of announcements. Check with the organizers or social media to verify. Cancellations and changes will likely not be reflected here.
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