Common Ground: Meet Kansas Democrats in Oberlin!
The Decatur County Democratic Party, in conjunction with the Food and Farm Caucus, Thomas 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
For more information, contact Lorie at Lorie.decaturdems@gmail.com.
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 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
2:45-3 pm Open questions to all candidates, Event wrap up
photo by Kane Reinholdtsen on Unsplash
