John,

Last session, Republicans in the Kansas Legislature sent a devastating message to the state as they encroached on our democracy like we've never seen before – they provided tax handouts to multinational corporations instead of supporting vulnerable Kansans; doubled down on voter suppression bills to criminalize healthy parts of our democracy; lowered the age for concealed carry while making it easier for felons to access guns; and overturned a record number of Governor Laura Kelly's vetoes. 

And the fight isn't over yet. Heading into 2022, Kansas Democrats face unprecedented challenges due to Republican opposition. Here is a quick summary of the road ahead:

  • Republican Gerrymandering
    • Kansas Republicans received a wave of public outrage after their Redistricting Town Hall blitz that effectively limited the voices of the people and undermined the democratic redistricting process. Republicans continue to lack any ounce of transparency as the redistricting process continues - and Kansans have a real fear that their lawmakers are choosing their voters, not the other way around.
  • Reproductive Rights at Stake
    • In August 2022, on the primary ballot, Republicans placed a constitutional amendment, called Value Them Both, that would effectively remove Kansans' constitutional right to an abortion. The amendment would give the Republican legislative majority the power to restrict this essential health care service however they please, and drastically reduce Kansans' reproductive rights.  
  • Voter Suppression
    • After a slew of voter suppression laws passed by Kansas Republicans in 2021, over 30,000 Kansans are disenfranchised in the upcoming elections. The unnecessary, strict voting laws make it harder to vote and nearly impossible for voting rights organizations to do their jobs. The bills even go as far as to criminalize individuals if they are subjectively perceived as election officials. Kansas Republican leaders consistently fight to hinder democracy, rather than expand it.

Elections have consequences, and over the past year, Republicans proved they are a serious threat to our state and democracy. The road ahead will be tough, but we know with your support, we can elect and support Democrats who will fight for our state, and not against it. Contribute today to protect Kansas Dems, and your donation will be split between the Kansas House Caucus, Kansas Senate Caucus and the Kansas Democratic Party.  

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Onwards,
 

Vicki Hiatt

Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party

Paid for by the Kansas Democratic Party, Yolanda Taylor, Treasurer

Kansas Democratic Party
501 SE Jefferson St
Suite 30
Topeka, KS 66607
United States

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