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The Decatur County Democratic Party, in conjunction with the Food and Farm Caucus, Thomas County Democratic Party , Norton County Democratic Party, and the Ellis County Democratic Party, is hosting every Democratic candidate seeking an office in 2026. 

Where: Gateway Civic Center, 1 Morgan Drive, Oberlin, KS

When:   April 11th, 9am to 3pm

This is a unique opportunity in western Kansas. The goal of these candidates is to find COMMON GROUND among all Kansans regardless of political affiliation. It will also be possible to register to vote at this event.  Democrats, Republican and Unaffiliated voters are welcome to attend!

To register for the event or provide sponsorship, visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026-oberlin

Schedule (subject to change)

• 9-10 am Coffee/Pastry Meet & Greet/kick off, thank sponsors

• 10-10:15 am Kylie Kilmer - Gaining Confidence & Strategies to Run as a Rural Democrat

• 10:15-10:45 am Gubernatorial forum

• 10:45-11:15 am KS Attorney General, KS Secretary of State (friendly debate)

• 11:15-11:30 am Presentation of ballot Amendments

• 11:30-Noon KS Commissioner of Ins., KS House of Rep 110, KS Board of Ed., Dist. 5

• 12-1pm Catered Lunch (Twisted Traditions) Kylie Kilmer workshop

• 1-1:45 pm US Senate Forum

• 2:15-2:45 pm US 1st Congressional District (friendly debate)

• 2:45-3 pm Open questions to all candidates, Event wrap up

In Kansas, we take care of our neighbors!

Lunch is being catered by Twisted Traditions. We are asking for a $10 donation towards the cost of each meal.

However, we know that this is a difficult time right now for many of us. If this $10 donation is difficult for you right now, please email Lorie. Lunch will be provided. Meeting these candidates and finding COMMON GROUND throughtout Kansas is invaluable, and we want you here! If you can afford an extra lunch, please feel free to add one to your order, and email Lorie about that as well. For lunch ticket information, contact Lorie at Lorie.decaturdems@gmail.com.

No one goes hungry and everyone comes!!

Lunch includes the following:

pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwich (gluten free bread option available upon request)
macaroni & cheese
baked beans
cucumber salad
BBQ and Alabama white sauce
assorted cookies
water, iced tea, coffee

For lunch tickets, please purchase them in advance, via online or mail.

For mail, send check or money order to:

Decatur County Democrats
606 W Coldren
Oberlin, KS 67749

To purchase tickets online, visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026-oberlin

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Political Race
US Senator
US 1st Congressional District
Governor
Kansas Secretary of State
Kansas Attorney General
Kansas Commissioner of Insurance
Kansas House Representative District 120
Kansas House Representative District 110
Kansas House Representative District 70
Kansas Board of Education District 5
District Magistrate Judge

Meet the Candidates

Name
Christy Davis, Erik Murray, Sandy Spidel Neumann, Anne Parelkar, Patrick Schmidt (not attending)
Colin McRoberts, Lauren Reinhold
Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, Marty Tuley
Jennifer Day, Samuel Lane
Chris Mann
Dinah Sykes
no Democratic candidate
Mark Schaukowitch
Kylie Kilmer
Lorie Wood
no Democratic candidate

For $20 and $40, you have our appreciation, your name on our sponsor display, and pre-event publicity.  For the $50 candidate table, you get the table, all the chairs you need, your name on our sponsor display, and pre-event publicity. 

For the $100 category, you get two free lunches, your name on our sponsor display and pre-event publicity. 

For the $200 to $400 category, for each $100, you receive a free lunch. For example, if you donate $300 as a sponsor, you receive three free lunches. In addition you receive a banner recognizing your support,  your name placed on the sponsor display, pre-event publicity, and a display table and chairs.

Be a Sponsor!!!

For the $500 level, in addition to the free lunch per $100, banner, pre-event publicity and sponsor display, you get a framed certificate commemorating you as a Community Conversation Partner, a selfie frame for pictures with customers or constituents, plus a display table and chairs for use in the arena, and our heartfelt appreciation because we want to emphasize the importance of finding Common Ground among our candidates,  constituents (regardless of affiliation) and businesses!!!!

To register for the event or provide sponsorship, visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026-oberlin