Dear John,

First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy -- there is nothing more important during this time. As we move further into this important election year, I want to make sure you are aware of a few  exciting strategies the Kansas Democratic Party has adopted for the upcoming 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary:  

 

– VOTE-BY-MAIL: This year, we are conducting the 2020 Presidential Primary completely by mail and are automatically mailing every registered Kansas Democrat a pre-paid mail-in ballot to complete in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are expecting ballots to begin arriving this week. To make sure you are automatically mailed a ballot, please confirm you are a registered Democrat ASAP through www.ksvotes.org. View a complete vote-by-mail timeline at our website. 

 

– RANKED CHOICE VOTING: Kansas is one of a few states adopting ranked choice voting for the 2020 Primary. Ranked choice voting provides voters the option to rank up to five choices according to preference and proportionally administers delegates based on the percentage of votes each candidate receives to more accurately reflect the voices of Kansas Democrats. 

 

– DEFEATING DONALD TRUMP STARTS NOW. Early involvement, heightened awareness, and increased participation all lead to Democrats winning in November. Right now, it is critical we engage with our existing members, continue to grow our Kansas Democratic team, and make sure we see high turnout in this important Presidential Primary. In 2020, we are dedicated to electing Democrats up and down the ballot and defeating Donald Trump come November - that begins with a successful 2020 Primary election. 

 

Running an election completely by mail costs significantly more than a regular Primary, but anything that will make this election as safe and accessible as possible for our voters is worth it. 2020 is the most important election year of our lives, and with our Primary on the horizon, we need your support now more than ever. 

 

If you believe in our mission to flip Kansas blue, please consider providing a donation to our 2020 Presidential Primary. Your donation will help make this year’s Primary the most successful in Party history and lay the foundation to beat Donald Trump in November.  

 

As always, but especially now, we remain thankful for your support. Amidst the many uncertainties of this moment, we remain certain of this: an election is happening in November and we must collectively do everything we can to ensure Democrats see big wins at every level.  

 

Ben Meers 

Executive Director, Kansas Democratic Party