On March 10th we will head to the polls here in Cass County to elect our next Democratic candidate for President. On April 9th, based on the vote in the 4th Congressional District, we will elect delegates to the 4th District and Missouri State Conventions from Cass County.

Every candidate that receives at least 15% of the vote in the 4th District, will have delegates elected at the Cass County Mass Meeting. Those delegates will go on to represent that candidate on April 30th at the 4th Dist. Convention in Warsaw and on June 20th at the Missouri State Convention.

Here are a few dates to put on your calendar if you want to be a delegate representing the candidate for President that you support!

Feb. 12 - Last Day to Register to Vote
March 10 - Missouri Presidential Primary
April 9th - Cass County Mass Meeting - Harrisonville
April 30th - 4th Dist. Convention - Warsaw
June 20th - Missouri State Convention - TBD

It is really important that if you are selected to be a delegate in Cass County that you attend the 4th Dist. Convention on April 30th and the Missouri State Convention on June 20th. At the 4th District Convention, you will vote for or run to be one of the 5 representatives from the 4th District who will go on to the National Democratic Convention, July 13-16th in Milwaukee, WI. At the Missouri State Convention, you will vote for or run to be one the at-large delegates to the National Democratic Convention. In addition, at the state convention, you will vote for the super-delegates to represent Missouri on the DNC, and electors for the Democratic Party in Missouri. There may also be other votes taken on resolutions and other party business.

If you have any questions, ask! We want to take a full delegation from Cass County to both the 4th District and Missouri State Conventions.

It's going to take each and every one of us working together to take back our county, state and country. Start the new year with us and help us get organized to elect Democrats here in Cass County.

We start at 6:00pm with a $10 buffet and good conversation. Meeting starts at 7:00pm. This month our Special Guest is Lindsey Simmons. Lindsey is running to replace Vicki Hartzler here in MO 4th Congressional Dist. To learn more about Lindsey you can visit her website at https://lindseysimmons.com/ and then come meet her in person on Thursday, January 23rd.

We'll kick off the night with a short presentation from the Cass County Clerk pertaining to upcoming elections and a representative from Elizabeth Warren's Missouri campaign staff will be at the meeting to talk to anyone interested in volunteering for Warren for Missouri.

Note: The Cass County Central Committee does not endorse any candidate in the primary. We welcome any Democratic candidates or their staff, to share information about their local activities. We also will help you connect with any Democratic campaigns in our area.

Want to be a changemaker in Cass County? Here's a great way to get involved in your local municipal government. 

The following positions will be on the April 7th, 2020 ballot.

Need more information?  Either let us know or contact your local election authority at 816-380-8102.  

Harrisonville Alderman (4 Positions)

Cass Med Ctr Board

Community College (2 Positions)

Community College

Fire District - Central Cass

Fire District - Dolan West Dolan

Fire District - Dolan West Dolan

Fire District - East Lynne/Gunn City

Fire District - Garden City

Fire District - Western Cass

Archie School Board (3 Positions)

Belton School Board (3 Positions)

Drexel School Board (3 Positions)

East Lynne School Board (3 Positions)

Harrisonville School Board (3 Positions)

Holden School Board (3 Positions)

Kingsville School Board (3 Positions)

Midway School Board (3 Positions)

Pleasant Hill School Board (3 Positions)

Ray-Pec School Board (3 Positions)

Sherwood School Board (3 Positions)

Strasburg School Board (3 Positions)

Sewers - Mullendike

Water District #1

Water District #11 – 2 Positions

Water District #12 – 2 Positions

Water District #2 – 2 Positions

Water District #4 – 2 Positions

Water District #5

Water District #6 - Raymore

Water District #7 – 2 Positions

Water District #9 – 2 Positions

Board of Equalization

However you celebrate the season, we can't wait to see you at our 2019 Holiday Party! Bring a veggie or dessert, we're providing the turkey and ham, there will also be a cash bar.  You can let us know what you'll be bringing at this link:  Holiday Party Sign-Up Sheet

We'll have a box for a cash donation the proceeds of which will be given to a local charity.  

Dress is casual. Ugly sweaters are perfectly acceptable ;)

Cass County Assessor

Incumbent – Roger Raffety

Term – 4 years

Salary – $64,207.92

Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. 

Cass County Treasurer

Incumbent – Steve Cheslik 

Term – 4 years

Salary – $64,207.92

Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. 

Missouri State Senate

District 31

(Cass Precincts All)

Incumbent – None

Term – 4 years

Salary – $35,915/yr. $115.20/day per diem while in session

The regular session of the Missouri Senate runs from January – May.  The filing deadline is March 31, 2020.  The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.

Missouri State House District Representative

(Yes, this is what gerrymandering looks like!)

District 33

(Cass Precincts 11, 12, 15, 17-22, portions of 10, 13, 14, 16, 23, 24, 28)
Incumbent – Open

District 37

(Cass Precincts 31, portions of 29, 30, 34)
Incumbent – Open

District 55

(Cass Precincts 26, 32, 33, 35, portions of 2, 3, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23-25, 28-30, 34, 37, 47)
Incumbent – Mike Hafner

District 56

(Cass Precincts 7, 8, 9, 27, 36, 38-46, portions of 4-6, 25, 37, 47)
Incumbent – Open

District 57

(Cass Precincts 1, portions of 2-6, 15, 29,30, 34)
Incumbent – Roger Reedy

Term – 2 years

Salary – $35,915/yr. $115.20/day per diem while in session

The regular session of the Missouri House runs from January – May.  The filing deadline is March 31, 2020.  The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.

Public Administrator

Incumbent – Melody Folsom

Term – 4 years

Salary – $64,207.92

Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. 

Thinking about running, already made that decision to run? This is the meeting you don't want to miss!

Our special guest this month is our expert about running races in Missouri.

Lauren has been a Democratic campaign and non-profit strategist for the past decade. She began her political career in 2009 running red to blue state legislative races in Missouri. She's held positions in Missouri, DC, and Tennessee for candidate campaigns at all levels, issue and advocacy organizations, and technology organizations. Lauren has worked in all facets of politics and campaigns - management, field, political, advocacy, data, technology, and fundraising and has specialized in data, digital, and technology over the past four years. Prior to starting as Executive Director of the Missouri Democratic Party, she most recently served as Data Director for Governor Phil Bredesen's competitive US Senate race in Tennessee.