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<p><strong>We're excited to announce that on Saturday, August 16th, the </strong><a href="/gala"><strong>Forever the Free State Gala</strong></a><strong> is again returning to the Overland Park Convention Center. We're thrilled to welcome all of you in person for our event.</strong></p><p>Click <a href="https://my.onecause.com/organizations/cca8b4f8-8d55-4cb2-977c-9c523eade3ee/virtual-events/vevt:8488ff57-327c-4662-ba7d-66248e183e73" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> for more information or to buy a ticket or reserve your table.</p>

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<p>As <strong>Johnson County Democrats,</strong> our mission is to support and promote the election and re-election of Democratic candidates to local, state, and national office.</p>

<h2>2024-2026 Executive Board</h2>

<p><strong>Deann Mitchell, </strong>Chair<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chair@jocodems.org">chair@jocodems.org</a></p>

<p><strong>Wes Garrison, </strong>Vice-Chair<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vice.chair@jocodems.org">vice.chair@jocodems.org</a></p>

<p><strong>Anh Rongish, </strong>Secretary<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:secretary@jocodems.org">secretary@jocodems.org</a></p>

<p><strong>Mark Adams, </strong>Treasurer<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:treasurer@jocodems.org">treasurer@jocodems.org</a></p>

<h5>Executive Board Officers</h5>

<p><strong>Cole Robinson, </strong>Executive Director<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:cole@jocodems.org">cole@jocodems.org</a></p>

<p><strong>Jessica Persson, </strong>Volunteer Coordinator<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jessica@jocodems.org">volunteer@jocodems.org</a></p>

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<p>Executive Board Officers</p>

<p><strong>Senate 6</strong><br>Judy Snyder </p>

<p><strong>Senate 7</strong><br>Jennifer Day and Dan Wancura</p>

<p><strong>Senate 8</strong><br>Denise Riedel and Barton Stanley</p>

<p><strong>Senate 9</strong><br>Annette Dye and Ray Ramirez</p>

<p><strong>Senate 10</strong><br>Kristen Blackton and Tim Quinn</p>

<p><strong>Senate 11</strong><br>Linda Finkle and Richard Nobles</p>

<p><strong>Senate 21</strong><br>Scott Roby and Lori Slettehaugh</p>

<p><strong>Senate 23</strong><br>Rana Bentley and Mike Shimeall</p>

<p><strong>Senate 35</strong><br>Alan Marston and Becca Peck</p>

<p><strong>Senate 37</strong><br>Gerald Gentry and Theresa Sahhar</p>

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<p>Sheila Albers</p>

<p>Danielle Robinson</p>

<p>Jill Rogers</p>

<p>Kristen Schultz</p>

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