Caucuses
AAPI Caucus
The 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.
Chair: Rehan Reza
African American Caucus
The 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.
Chair: Nedra Locke
County Chairs Caucus
The County Chairs Caucus is the organized group of Kansas Democratic County Party Chairs, coordinating united action across the state.
Chair: Rebecca Perkins
Food & Farm Caucus
The Food and Farm Caucus represents the interests of Kansas farmers and agriculture.
Chair: Bill Heatherman
Hispanic Caucus
The 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.
Chair: Juan Luengo
Kansas Federation of Democratic Women
The 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!
Chair: Cassie Woolworth
Kansas High School Dems
Empowering students to fight for Democratic victories across Kansas.
Chair: Eli Cokelet
Kansas Young Democrats
At 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.
Chair: Reed Krewson
Labor Caucus
The Labor Caucus focuses on workers issues and ensures that workers are represented in government and Democratic spaces.
Chair: Brian Alexander
LGBTQ Caucus
The 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.
Chair: Carolyn Marie Fugit
Progressive Caucus
The 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.
Chair: Melinda Lavon
Rural Caucus
The rural caucus is dedicated to forwarding rural issues and assuring that we have a viable voice at the state political table.
Chair: Faye Martin