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Nine SCDW Members Elected to State Legislature!

Bittersweet Election Results. Although the presidential election was horribly disappointing, there were local results to celebrate at the Nov. 8 Election Watch Party. Although we are still stunned by and struggling with the results of the national election, there is more to be happy about at a state level. Despite the misleading messages from the […]

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Successful September Kickoff

SCDW had a great September kickoff with our Potluck Picnic at Hyde Park this year! It was a fun party (good food, fun, fellowship) while, at the same time, also an inspiring meeting… meeting and talking to all our own member candidates running for office this year! Since one of our priorities is to raise […]

KDP Demofest 2016 schedule

DEMOCRATS UNITE! Demofest Aug. 19 and 20 in Wichita

Things are getting exciting in the state and national races. Let’s take back some seats, and keep the ones we already have! Join the Kansas Democratic Party for our annual convention on Aug. 19 and 20 in Wichita, Kansas, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita, 400 W. Douglas. Dan Giroux, candidate for the 4th Congressional […]

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Time for DemoFest 2016!

It’s time for DemoFest 2016! Join the Kansas Democratic Party for our annual convention on Aug. 19 and 20 in Wichita, Kansas. Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita | 400 W. Douglas | Wichita KS 67202 Keep tuned for details!

Meet Your Candidates July 16th & July 23rd

Saturday, 1 PM • SEIU Building • 3340 W. Douglas • Wichita The Wichita Chapter of Women for Kansas has invited state senator and representative candidates from Wichita to speak at one of two Candidate Forums scheduled July 16th and 23rd. Candidates will give a 2-3 minute introduction of themselves and then respond to some predetermined questions on such issues as: • Taxation […]

Candidates you can feel good about!

Members and Associate Members of Sedgwick County Democratic Women are running for the following House & Senate districts. Please show them your support! HD 12 Jean Schodorf (D) HD 81 James McCluer (D) HD 82 Danette Harris (D) HD 84 Gail Finney (D) HD 86 Jim Ward (D) HD 88 Elizabeth Bishop (D) HD 92 […]

SCDW Officers Sworn in on June 9, 2016

June Meeting: Democratic Candidates and New SCDW Officers

The June 9 meeting of the Sedgwick County Democratic Women was held at the Machinists Hall on S. Meridian. The evening began with an extensive potluck (yum!) and socializing, followed by brief presentations from local Democratic candidates for political office. There are more Democratic candidates this year, and many of the presenters at the June […]

June 9 Meeting

Last Meeting Before Summer Break!

This Thursday, June 9, is the last meeting of the Sedgwick County Democratic Women before our short summer break. Please plan to join us at the Machinists Hall (3830 S Meridian Ave) at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner (featuring sandwiches from Artichoke) followed by the installation of new SCDW officers and short presentations from candidates […]

Membership Committee Meeting on Weds., March 16

It has been great to see renewed enthusiasm and increased turnout at our meetings! Let’s build on this momentum! Our next Membership Committee meeting will be this Wednesday, March 16, at Spears Restaurant, 4323 West Maple (SE Corner of Maple and Tracy) at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, share ideas, and eat some […]

Female Involvement Improves Group Dynamics

Studies repeatedly show that having women involved in leadership teams increases productivity, efficiency and positive outcomes. Valerie Plame Wilson, the former CIA covert operations officer whose career was sidelined after being exposed by the Bush administration, has compiled information from several of those reports and makes a convincing argument for the benefit of women in […]

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