What is Washington Days?
Join Kansas Democrats for our annual convention, this year at a new location in Topeka - The Townsite! Meet fellow Democrats, hear from incredible speakers, and get ready to win in 2026!
Event Schedule
Day 1 - Friday
Registration Opens
Check in and meet fellow Kansas Democrats
Townsite Lobby
Executive Committee Meeting
River Room
Hospitality Events
Sponsored By:
Abate of Kansas
Food and Farm and Progressive Caucuses
SMART
United Steel Workers Local 307
Kansas State Council of Machinists
Teamsters 696
Caucus Meetings
Native American Caucus - Bison Room
AAPI Caucus - Wheat Room
Senior Wisdom Caucus - River Room
HS Dems - Homestead Room
KFDW Executive Committee - Sunflower Room
Kansas Young Dems - Top of the Tower Ballroom
AADC Dance
Main Ballroom
Day 2 - Saturday
Caucus Meeting Block
Disability Caucus - Bison Room
Local Elected Officials Caucus - Wheat Room
KFDW - River Room
County Chairs Caucus - Homestead Room
Rural Caucus - Sunflower Room
Progressive Caucus - Top of the Tower Ballroom
Caucus Meeting Block
Veterans Caucus - Bison Room
Hispanic Caucus - Wheat Room
African American Caucus - River Room
LGBTQ Caucus - Homestead Room
Food and Farm Caucus - Sunflower Room
Labor Caucus - Top of the Tower Ballroom
Congressional Meeting Block
Congressional District 1 - River Room
Congressional District 2 - Top of the Tower Ballroom
Congressional Meeting Block
Congressional District 3 - River Room
Congressional District 4 - Top of the Tower Ballroom
Lunch
Awards Program and Special Guests
State Committee Meeting Credentialing
State Committee Meeting
Trainings
Rural Organizing with Joe Barbuto - Bison Room
Veterans Outreach with Scott Kleeb - Wheat Room
Votebuilder with Alex Fall - River Room
Media and Messaging with Adam Orduna - Homestead Room
VIP Reception
Featuring Special Guests
Dinner
Featuring Special Guests Including Commissioner Peter Hubbard and more!
Chair's Reception for Blue Kansas Club Members
Special event to celebrate our recurring supporters!
Top of the Tower Ballroom
Day 3 - Sunday
Candidate Forum
Candidate Forum - US Congressional Candidates
Hear from your candidates for CD1, CD2, and CD4
Candidate Forum - US Senate Candidates
Hear from your candidates for US Senate running to replace Roger Marshall
Candidate Forum - Gubernatorial Candidates
Hear from your candidates for Governor to succeed Governor Laura Kelly
Close of Washington Days 2026!
Featured Speakers
Washington Days has featured prominent speakers from across the country, including Harry Dunn and Kalyn Free in 2025. Announcement of speakers coming soon!
TBA
Special Guest
To be announced
TBA
Special Guest
To be announced
TBA
Special Guest
To be announced
Commissioner Peter Hubbard
Special Guest
Georgia Public Service Commission
TBA
Special Guest
To be announced
Location
Accommodations
We've secured special rates at these nearby hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
1351 SW Arvonia Pl, Topeka, KS 666152
Rate: $169/night
Code: KDP
An 11 minute drive on I-70 to venue.
Endeavor Inn & Suites
924 Henderson St, Topeka, KS 66615
Rate: $94/night
Code: 030626KAN
An 10 minute drive on I-70 to venue.
Hampton Inn Topeka
1515 S.W. Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, Kansas 66604
Rate: $159/night
An 15 minute drive on I-70 to venue.
Parking
There are also several parking garages nearby in addition to on-site parking.
On-Site Parking Below Venue
Approaching from SW Topeka Blvd, underground parking will be available Saturday and Sunday ONLY.
On-Site Above Ground Parking
Approaching on S Kansas Ave, above ground parking on-site is available.
Off-Site Parking
Within 1 block there are several parking garages that are available.
Ready to Join Us?
Secure your spot at Washington Days 2026.
Sponsorship deadline: March 2, 2026