May Cass Dems Meeting
Join us on Thursday, May 28th, at Wallace Park, 16400 N Mullen Rd, Belton, for our monthly Cass Dems meeting and community potluck!
Dinner starts at 6:00 PM
Wallace Park — Belton, MissouriBring a dish to share and enjoy an evening of good food, great conversation, and organizing for victory this election season!
After we eat, we’ll sit down with our candidates to talk about what they need from us as volunteers, supporters, and neighbors to help them WIN in November.
We’ll also be finalizing plans for several exciting upcoming events:
Carrie Nation Days — May 29th & 30th
Drag Queen Bingo — June 2nd
Whistle Stop Candidate Forum — June 14th
Carrie Nation Days — May 29th & 30th Drag Queen Bingo — June 2nd Whistle Stop Candidate Forum — June 14th
This is a great opportunity to plug in, meet fellow Democrats, and find ways everyone can help with upcoming events and campaigns. Whether you can volunteer, organize, donate, or show up and support, there’s a place for you!
Whistle Stop Campaign Rally
Join us on June 14th for a Flag Day Whistle Stop Rally at the Historic Belton Train Station!
The train stops running around 3 PM, and we’ll kick things off at 4 PM. All 4th District candidates have been invited, along with state rep candidates in our region. Our conductor, Yvonne Reeves-Chong, Missouri Democratic Party Vice-Chair, will introduce the candidates who will give stump speeches from the old caboose platform .
If you aren't from Cass County, that's okay. You and any of the Democratic candidates in your area are invited, too!
Free hot dogs
Kids’ games
A fun evening with great Democrats!
2nd Annual Drag Queen Bingo
Kick off Pride Month with the Cass Dems! 
We’re bringing back our very successful Drag Queen Bingo Night at Paradise Bar & Grill in Belton — same place as last year!
Paradise Bar & Grill
1100 N Scott Ave, Belton
June 2
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Games start at 6:00 PM
Burly Esque is Kansas City’s premier opera-singing drag queen and our host for the evening. Burly was recently awarded The Pitch KC’s Best Drag Artist of 2025, a huge accomplishment, having just started performing in drag in 2024. Burly is a natural-born performer and lifelong entertainer. In 2020, they obtained their Bachelor of Science in Vocal Performance with a Minor in Theatre from William Jewell College. Shortly after, they acquired their Master's of Music in voice from Texas Tech University. Since returning to her hometown of Kansas City, Burly has taken the drag scene by storm with her quick wit, vibrant personality, and masterful vocal ability. She is most regularly seen at Missie B’s, Nighthawk, and The Bottleneck. You can find her all over Kansas City and Lawrence, hosting & performing in shows with other drag performers, musical ensembles, and comedians. Please find her peddling her sparkly self all over social media (and Venmo!) @Burly_Esque
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cass Dems LGBTQIA Alliance.
Buy tickets now by scanning the QR code in the picture or at:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/drag-queen-bingo26
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/drag-queen-bingo26
Hope to see you there! 
April Cass Dems Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting and soft opening of our 2026 Headquarters as we return to our familiar space at 416 Main St. in Belton. We’ll be there from now through November, and we’d love to see you!
📅 Thursday, April 23rd
🕕 6:00 PM
We’re excited to welcome Jeanette Cass, candidate for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, who will speak at the start of the evening, followed by a brief meeting. We'll also have volunteer opportunities for our Back to Blue fundraiser on Saturday, the 25th.
Feel free to bring finger foods to share and help us celebrate being back together in our New/Old Cass County Democrats Headquarters.
Let’s reconnect, get organized, and keep the momentum going. See you there!
2026 Back to Blue
Join us on April 25th for our biennial **Back to Blue Fundraiser**
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of leaders and changemakers. The evening will be emceed by Jess Podhola, organizer, strategist, writer, and nationally respected leader in labor and political organizing.
You’ll also hear from:
* Russ Carnahan, Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party
* Candidate for Missouri Auditor, Quentin Wilson
* Democratic leaders in the Missouri House and Senate, including House Minority Leader Ashley Aune and Patty Lewis
Our keynote speaker, Will Westmoreland, is a Missouri farmer, political consultant, and founder of The Back Forty, a platform amplifying rural voices and advocating for sustainable agriculture and rural communities.
Join us for some delicious food, a fun and engaging silent auction, inspiring speakers, and a chance to celebrate the heroes, past and present, who keep our democracy moving forward.
Get your tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/b2b2026
March Cass Dems Meeting
Join Cass Dems on Thursday, the 26th at 6:00 PM at the North Cass Resource Center (Library)!
Meet your Missouri House candidates. For the first time since 2016, every seat has a candidate.
Then we want to know what interests you. We need walkers, talkers, writers, digital folks, greeters, everyone! Plus, we’re still looking for county candidates (deadline March 31), and the LGBTQIA committee will meet to discuss future projects and plan for Pride Month.
Join Cass Dems on Thursday, the 26th, at 6:00 PM at the North Cass Resource Center (Library)!
February Cass Dems Meeting
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, the 26th, at the North Cass Resource Center (Belton Library)
We’ll begin promptly at 6:00 PM, and once we move through our brief business items and our candidates who have filed for upcoming elections, we’re excited to welcome Hartzell Gray.
Hartzell is one of three candidates currently vying to unseat Trump’s lackey, Mark Alford. Hartzell has a unique story and is looking forward to sharing his vision and plans for our district and listening to our concerns.
Over the years, Hartzell has amplified the lived experiences of his working-class neighbors, helped organize tenant unions, stood shoulder to shoulder with youth-led campaigns demanding justice, and fought to center the voices of those pushed to the margins.
Hartzell isn't running for Congress to play politics. He's running to fight for a just economy, affordable housing, universal healthcare, and a future where working people come first.
Whether you’re ready to run for office, volunteer on a campaign, or simply want to be part of a community of like-minded people, you are welcome here.
It’s Time for Big Change in Cass County
If You’ve Ever Said “Someone Should Run”…
This is the moment.
Balanced government matters.
Oversight matters.
Transparency matters.
Responsible growth planning matters.
Cass County deserves leadership that will meet this moment.
Maybe that leader is you.
Cass County is the 10th largest county in Missouri — and we continue to grow. That growth isn’t slowing down. But our county government hasn’t kept pace.
Cass County hasn’t elected a Democrat since 2014. Currently, Democrats hold zero elected positions in county government. Zero.
That does not reflect the people who live here — and it shows.
With no political balance in county government, there is no meaningful oversight. No accountability. No transparency.
Meetings are held during the workday when most residents cannot attend.
Meetings are canceled with notices taped to courthouse doors.
It’s 2026. That’s unacceptable.
Public meetings should be accessible. Growth should be managed responsibly. County government should work for the people — not operate behind closed doors.
Cass County deserves leadership that:
- Plans for growth
- Values transparency
- Supports education and economic opportunity
- Welcomes public engagement
- Reflects the full community it serves
Now is the moment to step up.
Filing Information
Candidate filing opens:
February 24 at 8:00 a.m.
Filing closes:
March 31 at 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Cass County Courthouse
On the Square in Harrisonville
Offices on the Ballot (November Election)
In addition to Presiding County Commissioner, the following offices are up for election:
- Collector
- Recorder of Deeds
- Auditor
- Circuit Clerk
- County Clerk
- Prosecuting Attorney
- Associate Circuit Judge – Districts 5, 6, and 7
Most of these are managerial roles, as the offices are fully staffed and oversee professional teams.
Read moreJanuary Cass Dems Meeting
Despite everything, we must continue to show up and speak out. The way we challenge Republicans at every level, county, state, and national, is by stepping up and running for office. We're under the thumb of Republican supermajorities at the county, state, and national levels, and saying that it's not going well is a real understatement!
Join us on Thursday, January 22nd, at 6:00 PM at the North Cass Resource Center in Belton for our regular meeting. We’ll begin promptly at 6:00 PM, and once we move through our brief business items, we’re excited to welcome Jordan Herrera.
Jordan is one of four candidates currently vying to unseat Mark Alford. He has a unique story and looks forward to sharing his vision and plans for our district, as well as listening to our concerns.
Holiday Party December 5th
Let’s celebrate the season—and each other!
(no meeting in Nov. or Dec.)
Join us on Friday, December 5th at 6:30 PM at the Ives Celebration Center (609 Minnie Ave, Belton, MO).
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share; we’ll take care of the main meal. And if you’re feeling adventurous, get a white elephant gift for our gift exchange—last year’s was a blast!
We're also collecting items from the Hope Haven Wish List. Please feel free to help spread some holiday cheer!
