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Democrats open campaign office in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County Democratic Party Chair Dr. Valdenia Winn and other officials cut the ribbon Sunday to open the new Wyandotte County Democrats campaign office at 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
The importance of the urban vote was emphasized Sunday as a new campaign office was opened by Wyandotte County Democrats at 7843 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.
“We’re going to be running get-out-the-vote and election activity for the November election,” Ethan Corson, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party, said.
The Democrats plan to talk to voters person-to-person on their doorsteps and on the telephone, he said.
Much of the coordination for opening the new office was done by Rashane Hamby.
Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, Wyandotte County Young Democrats chair, said he is hoping to go door-to-door to campaign and talk to voters. He also plans to communicate with voters through social media.
He said once they get past the primary on Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Young Democrats will participate in campaigning efforts.
Several candidates and elected officials attended the event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Among those attending were Democratic candidates for 3rd District, House of Representative.
Democratic candidate for governor Laura Kelly, who is a state senator, attended. Lieutenant governor candidates Dale Cowsert, who is running with Arden Andersen, and Chris Morrow, who is running with Carl Brewer, also attended this event.
Also attending were Mike Nichols and Tony Martinez, who are running for an open judge position.
Nathaniel McLaughlin, a candidate for commissioner of insurance, also attended. McLaughlin does not have opposition in the primary, and said he is trying to be visible to the voters.
Wyandotte County Democratic Party Chair Dr. Valdenia Winn, who is also a state legislator and president of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education, cut the ribbon to open the office, along with several other officials.
Some of the other elected officials present included State Sen. Pat Pettey, Unified Government Commissioner Mike Kane, and Rep. Jerry Stogsdill.
The Wyandotte County Democrat office opening Sunday at 79th and Parallel Parkway was well attended. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, left, said the Wyandotte County Young Democrats plan to participate in the get-out-the-vote effort. (Staff photo)Laura Kelly, a state senator who is running for governor, left, talked with Nathaniel McLaughlin, right, who is running for state commissioner of insurance. (Staff photo)Chris Morrow, right, who is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Carl Brewer, also attended this event. (Staff photo)Dale Cowsert, left, is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Arden Andersen. Terry Manies, right, is the campaign manager for Marci Francisco, who is running for state treasurer. (Staff photo)Sharice Davids, left, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd District, visited with voters Sunday at the opening of the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign headquarters near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)Mike McCamon, a candidate for U.S. House, 3rd District, wore his slogan on his T-shirt at the campaign office opening Sunday near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)Tom Niermann, center, back, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, attended Sunday’s event. Also attending were Tony Martinez and Sen. Pat Pettey. (Staff photo)Brent Welder, right, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, visited with UG Commissioner Mike Kane at the opening of the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign office Sunday. (Staff photo)Sylvia Williams, right, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, visited during the Wyandotte County Democrats campaign office opening Sunday near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)Mike Nichols, left, who is running for judge, attended Sunday’s Wyandotte County Democrat office opening. (Staff photo)Tony Martinez, right, a candidate for judge, visited during the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign office opening on Sunday. (Staff photo)
