What Can You Do Now? Run for Office!

Run for office!
Municipal Elections are coming up on April 7, 2026, and filing opens December 9–30 — that’s next month!
Let’s step up, support each other, and build the future we deserve.
More Petition Signing Opportunities

Want to resist government overreach? Here’s your chance!
People NOT Politicians is fighting to stop the unfair redistricting in Missouri and let the people — not politicians decide if we want new maps.
The Respect MO Voters campaign aims to end the Missouri legislature overturning our votes, protect our petition process, and eliminate misleading ballot language.
Add your signature to these petitions and help put power back where it belongs: with the people of Missouri.
Sign the Petitions!

Respect Missouri Voters
- Stop politicians from overturning voter decisions
- Protect our right to citizen initiatives
- End misleading ballot language
- Missouri Senate Republicans passed an illegal gerrymander
- 106K+ signatures
- Fair maps. Fair votes.
Oct Cass Dems Meeting
Join us on Thursday, October 23rd!
Following a brief committee meeting, there will be important updates on our upcoming petition-signing event and opportunities for running for office.
September Cass Dems Meeting

Cass Dems August Meeting – Join Us Aug 28th

Join us on Thursday, August 28th.
At 6:00pm, the Central Committee Meeting (CCDCC) meets. Don’t worry, this month’s meeting will be quick - we’ve got too many exciting things to share!
Topics to include:
Our brand-new organizing app (finally, politics meets “there’s an app for that”).
Updates on the Respect Missouri Voters initiative petition. This is where we begin to put a stop to the Republicans in Jeff City overturning our votes!
Candidate recruitment for April & November 2026, over 100 offices on the ballot! Where do YOU want to jump into the fight?
Coffee chats & Zoom sessions starting in September - covering everything from “So you wanna run for office?” to a fun crash course on who actually makes up "The Democrats"
Volunteer opportunities at Belton Fall Festival & Log Cabin Days
Big news on the 4th District picnic on Oct. 5th, we'll be announcing a special guest you won’t want to miss!
See you Thursday, August 28th, at the Belton Library. Democracy doesn’t defend itself - so let’s do it together!
July 2025 Meeting
URGENT UPDATE - Due to the storms in North Cass tonight, the Central Committee will NOT be meeting. The Western MO Rural Democrats will still be meeting at 6:00pm at the Harrisonville Library. Please join them if you'd like, and be safe.

We're heading to Harrisonville Thursday night, July 24th, for our monthly meeting at the Harrisonville Library. We'll have a short committee meeting at 6:00 pm, followed by REACH training. The Western MO Rural Democrats will have an organizational meeting beginning at 6:30 pm.
What's REACH Training? Cass County has been chosen as one of 3 counties in the state of Missouri to test drive this app for the Missouri Democratic Party (MDP)!
The REACH app allows us to:
-Communicate easily with each other
-Send texts to friends and family
-Share social media and event info
-Even register new voters!
Picnic at Wallace Park
We've been marching and resisting—now it's time to take an evening to kick back and enjoy each other’s company!
Join us on June 26th at 6:00 PM at Wallace Park (we'll meet at the large pavilion).
The Cass Dems will be providing hot dogs and chips—please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
It’s been a tough few weeks. Let’s take this chance to support one another, recharge, and remind ourselves why we keep fighting. Democracy is too important—we’ve got to keep going.
Bring a friend who could use some good Democratic company!
Get Ready for June!
June is packed, and we want YOU involved!
We have so much going on to start off this Pride month!
June 7 - We are joining other area Dems to march in the KC Pride Parade
June 14 - No Kings Rally
June 17 - Drag Queen Bingo at Paradise Bar and Grill (more info below)
June 28 - Celebrate Pride with us at Roadside Bar & Grill (more info below)

Drag Queen Bingo – Tuesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun and fabulousness at Paradise Bar & Grill in Belton, hosted by the incomparable Melinda Ryder!
10 Bingo Games
$10 per game or $50 for all 10
Prizes awarded for each game!
Proceeds benefit our LGBTQ+ Alliance and support LGBTQ+ initiatives in Cass County
Location: Paradise Bar & Grill, Belton
Tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/drag-queen-bingo
Only 50 seats available! Get your ticket today—these will sell out fast

Get ready, Cass County! We’re turning the volume up and the pride out
Join the Cass County Democrats & Roadside Bar & Grill for a fabulous Night OUT!
DJ Maui will be spinning all night, and we’ve got prizes for the fiercest “Show Your Pride” looks!
Come loud, come proud, come ready to dance!
June 28 | Roadside Bar & Grill | 444 N. Scott Ave., Belton
Remember the Fallen

We honor every service member who gave their life in combat or from the wounds they carried home.
Freedom has never been free. And for too many, the cost continues long after the war ends. Every veteran lost to suicide is a national tragedy — one we have the power and obligation to prevent.
Republicans in Washington are cutting critical services at a time when veterans need more support. That’s not how we honor sacrifice.
If we truly want to honor those we’ve lost, we must fight for the living.

