Meetings and Events
The Dickinson County Democrats meet on the last Tuesday of every month. All are welcome to attend but only committeewomen and committeemen can vote on official matters. We alternate between meetings with speakers and social events.
JOIN US at our upcoming events:
PUBLIC FORUM ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM
Tuesday, March 31
7 pm, Abilene Public Library
The public is invited to hear Chris Courtwright, former chief economist for the Kansas Legislature, speak on property tax reform.
There will be a question and answer session after the presentation. Refreshments will be served.
PAST EVENTS
HOLIDAY PARTY
Wednesday, December 10, 7-9 pm, The Garfield Senior Living, 300 NW 7th St, Abilene, KS.
The Dickinson County Democrats invite the public to their holiday party on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 7-9 pm at the Garfield Senior Living, 300 NW 7th Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.
The event will offer dinner and desserts with holiday accents. Special guests at the event include Democratic candidates Christy Cauble-Davis and Anne Parelkar, candidates for US Senate in 2026; Colin McRoberts, Democratic candidate for Kansas First Congressional District; and Kylie Kilmer, Democratic candidate for Kansas Legislature District 70. Lauren Reinhold, exploratory Democratic candidate for Kansas First Congressional District, will also attend.
There is no charge to attend, but attendees are asked to bring items for the Abilene Area Food Pantry and gift items for nursing home residents, including large print word search and crossword books, personal hygiene products, and snacks.
15th ANNUAL PULLED PORK AND POLITICS DINNER
Saturday, October 11, 6-8 pm, Abilene Community Center, 1020 NW 8th St, Abilene, KS.
The Dickinson County Democrats invite the public to the 15th Annual Pulled Pork and Politics Dinner on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 6-8 pm at the Abilene Community Center, 1020 NW 8th Street.
The event will feature Democratic candidates Christy Cauble-Davis and Anne Parelkar, candidates for US Senate in 2026; Sen. Ethan Corson (D-7) and Sen. Cindy Holscher (D-8), candidates for Governor; Chris Mann, candidate for Attorney General; and Kylie Kilmer, candidate for Kansas Legislature District 70. Jeanna Repass, chair of the Kansas Democratic Party, is a special guest at the event.
RSVP's are appreciated but not required to dkcodems@gmail.com.
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, we honored Dr. Beatrice Brittan, Amanda Cormack, Donna Reynolds and Jo Schwartz as our 2025 Women of Excellence. We also recognized former resident Judy Burgess for her contributions.