09/21/26 Missouri Mondays - 43 Days to Save Democracy! | In-person Absentee Voting w/excuse begins Sept 22 | Help Elect Pro-Voter Candidates! | Defeat Power Grab Maps - NO on PropA! |
Respect MO Voters YES on 6! Phone Banks & Canvassing | "Truth v. Troost" screening KC Sat Sept 26
Welcome to Missouri Mondays!
“No one has a right to sit down and feel helpless. There is too much to do.”
- Alice Kitchen beloved KC activist
🗓️ 43 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE DEMOCRACY! Get vote ready! In-person Absentee voting with excuse begins Sept 22! Take action on ballot issues and help to elect pro-Democracy candidates. Find more information using the links and see events details below.
Help protect voting rights for all Missourians! Join Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) online today at 10am! Sign up HERE: https://movpc.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90d5fdc569e873a58aff5887a&id=cf802f0c87
Defeat power grab maps with People Not Politicians MO - NO on PropA: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/
Stop the Ban! NO on Amendment 3! Sign up here: https://abortionactionmissouri.org/events/
Vote YES on Amendment 6 - Respect MO Voters! Join this effort here: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/
Volunteer for candidates w/Jackson County Democrats - https://www.jacksoncodems.org/ | Clay County Dems - https://www.ccdemscc.org/ | Platte County Dems - https://plattedems.org/| Cass County Dems - https://www.casscountydemocrats.com/ | Find your local county Dems - https://www.missouridemocrats.org/county-parties#SearchAlphabetically
Join People Not Politicians MO Sat Sept 26 in KC for fundraiser / documentary screening of “Truth v. Troost”. RSVP / Donate here:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dd_pnp
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📣 CALLS TO ACTION / UPCOMING EVENTS
MON SEPT 21 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
📌 MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
🗓️ Mondays
⏰10AM Online (Zoom)
✔️Sign up here: https://movpc.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90d5fdc569e873a58aff5887a&id=cf802f0c87
💲Help sustain our Election Protection efforts! Funding is critical for sustaining the outstanding Election Protection work of coordinators like Pat Jones Macklin and Anita Russell in Kansas City for another 20 years! Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/missouri-voter-protection-coalition-1
MONDAY SEPT 21 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
📌 MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION - ACCESSIBILITY WORKGROUP MEETING
🗓️ Mon Sept 21 - Monthly 3rd Mondays
⏰1:30PM
💻 Online (Zoom)
🗣️Organizer: Vincent Heitholt
✔️To sign up email vincent@heitholtlaw.com or text (314) 282-7021
The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Accessibility Workgroup meets virtually every 3rd Monday. Join us to help identify voting barriers and improve voting accessibility across Missouri.
MON SEPT 21 - KANSAS CITY
📌JACKSON COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEETING
📅 Mon Sept 21
⏰ 3PM
📍Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, K.C. Legislative Assembly Area
💻 Watch Sept 21 meeting online here: https://jacksoncountymo.new.swagit.com/events/49245?Mode2=Video
🗓️Calendar / Meetings & Agendas here: https://jacksonco.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
MON SEPT 21 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
📌Democratic Legislative Network - Hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party
📅 Mon Sept 21 (Online)
⏰ 7:00PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔗Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bGhQ7xqeQdaASSPycnD-Bg
With recent rulings in the MO Supreme Court suspending GOP power grab maps and giving the green light to crucial citizen measures, and August primary voters crushing GOP priority Amendments 4 & 5 in every single county, we will discuss what all this means for Democrats and our plan to sprint through the finish line in November with more big wins! Get key updates, action items, and upcoming events across the state. We win when we organize. We organize by building trust. We build trust by showing up. Join us!
MON SEPT 21 - LEE’S SUMMIT/EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY
📌ABORTION RIGHTS CANVASS FOR KERI INGLE & NO ON 3
📅 Mon Sept 21
⏰ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
📍 TBD Lee’s Summit
✔️ Sign up here: https://abortionactionmissouri.org/event/abortion-rights-canvass-for-keri-ingle-no-on-3-eastern-jackson-county-9-21/
Sign up to get out on the doors in Eastern Jackson County to educate our neighbors about the abortion ban and Abortion Action Missouri’s endorsed candidate for Senate District 8, Keri Ingle!
MON SEPT 21 - VIRTUAL (ONLINE)
📌NO ON 3 - STOP THE BAN VIRTUAL WEEKLY PHONEBANK
📅 Mondays and Wednesdays Sept-Nov 3
⏰ 6:30PM - 8PM
📍 Virtual join from anywhere!
✔️ Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/stoptheban/event/970049/?timeslot=6065500
Join NO on 3 to Stop the Ban! for our Weekly Phonebank every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm CT via Zoom! Once you receive our training, you can phonebank at your own pace.
TUES SEPT 22 - STATEWIDE
🗳️IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING WITH EXCUSE BEGINS FOR THE NOV 3RD ELECTION
📅 Tuesday, September 22
✅ Voting information - all Missouri voters: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri
✅ Voting information - Kansas City: https://kceb.org/
✅ Voting information - Jackson County (outside Kansas City):https://jcebmo.org/
TUES SEPT 22 - VIRTUAL (ONLINE)
📌 RESPECT MO VOTERS YES ON 6! PHONE BANKING
📅 Tuesdays - Sept - Nov
💻 Virtual (Online)
⏰ 12PM-1:30
✔️Details & Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/event/1022011/
Join Respect MO Voters as we phonebank and connect with voters across the state about the importance of voting Yes on Amendment 6 this November.
TUESDAY SEPT 22 - LEES SUMMIT
📌 FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF RE–ELECTING KEMP STRICKLER
🗓️ Tues Sept 22
⏰ 6:00-7:30PM
📍 Llywelyn’s Pub LS, 301 SE Douglas St. Lee’s Summit, MO
💲 Donations can be made online: www.kempstrickler.com
Join us on Tues Sept 22 at Llywelyn’s to show your support for re-electing MO State Rep. Kemp Strickler!
WED SEPT 23 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO COALITION PARTNER UPDATES
📅 Wed Sept 23
⏰ 10AM
💻 Zoom
✔️Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/MiMB-XDlRyC0oL4LtCxlGA
❓Questions? Email Jamie Johnson: jamie@peoplenotpoliticiansmo.org
Politicians passed a gerrymandering scheme that is nothing more than a power grab. We believe that Missouri voters—not politicians—should have the final say. Vote NO on Prop A!
Join our coalition call for latest news and legal updates and find out what’s next on the road to November and DEFEATING Proposition A, the politicians power grab map! Sign up here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/MiMB-XDlRyC0oL4LtCxlGA#/registration
WED SEPT 23 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
📌NO ON 3 - STOP THE BAN VIRTUAL WEEKLY PHONEBANK
📅 Mon and Wed - Sept-Nov 3
⏰ 6:30PM - 8PM
📍 Virtual join from anywhere!
✔️ Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/stoptheban/event/970049/?timeslot=6065500
Join NO on 3 to Stop the Ban! for our Weekly Phonebank every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm CT via Zoom! Once you receive our training, you can phonebank at your own pace.
WED SEPT 23 - KANSAS CITY
📌 RESPECT MO VOTERS YES ON 6! CANVASS
📅 Wed Sept 23 - Sept-Nov
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📍800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
✔️Details & Sign up for location near you: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign
✔️KC area volunteers sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/event/1033006/
THURS SEPT 24 - VIRTUAL (ONLINE)
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO - VOTE NO ON PROP A PHONE BANK
📅 Thursdays - Sept-Nov
⏰ 5pm-7pm
💻 Virtual (Online)
✔️Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/1030575/
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for a phone banking shift to help educate Missouri voters about the referendum process and ensure community members have the information they need. No prior phone banking experience is required. Volunteers will receive training before making calls. You’ll phone bank with support from the team, talk with voters, and help share accurate information about the referendum.
FRI SEPT 25 - VIRTUAL (ONLINE)
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO - VOTE NO ON PROP A PHONE BANK
📅 Fridays - Sept-Nov
⏰ 12pm-1:30pm
💻 Virtual (Online)
✔️Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/1030575/
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for a phone banking shift to help educate Missouri voters about the referendum process and ensure community members have the information they need. No prior phone banking experience is required. Volunteers will receive training before making calls. You’ll phone bank with support from the team, talk with voters, and help share accurate information about the referendum.
SAT SEPT 26 - LEE’S SUMMIT, INDEPENDENCE
📌JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS - CANVASS FOR STATE LEGISLATURE CANDIDATES
📅 Sat Sept 26
⏰ 10AM - 2PM
📍Jackson County Democrats LS Campaign Office, 1639 NE Douglas St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
📍United Eastern Democrats Office, 308 W Maple Ave., Independence, MO
📞Call Tyler 816-812-0411 for more information
In these final weeks before November 3, take action to help elect pro-voter, pro-democracy candidates and replacing every single politician trying to take away your voice with power grab maps and repeatedly overturning your votes!
SAT SEPT 26 - KANSAS CITY
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO - VOTE NO ON PROP A CANVASSING LAUNCH - KANSAS CITY
📅 Sat Sept 26
⏰ 10pm-2pm
📍 Kansas City (Sign up for details)
✔️Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/1022390/
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for a canvassing shift to help educate Missouri voters about the referendum process and ensure community members have the information they need. No prior canvassing experience is required. Volunteers will receive training, materials, and everything needed before heading out. You’ll canvass with support from the team, talk with voters, and help share accurate information about the referendum.
SAT SEPT 26 - KANSAS CITY
📌 RESPECT MO VOTERS YES ON 6! KC AREA CANVASS
📅 Saturdays - Sept-Nov
📍800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
⏰ 9am-noon | 11am-2pm
✔️KC area volunteers sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/event/1033006/
Join Respect MO Voters to knock doors and let our neighbors know why they should vote Yes on Amendment 6!. We will begin with a short training before pairing up to talk about voting Yes on Amendment 6.
SAT SEPT 26 - KANSAS CITY
📌 “TRUTH v. TROOST” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & FUNDRAISER FOR PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS “VOTE NO ON PROP A” CAMPAIGN
📅 Sat Sept 26
📍DISTRKCT 1328 Agnes Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
⏰ Doors open at 5:30pm | Screening at 6:00pm
✔️Tickets / Donations here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dd_pnp
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for "Truth v. Troost" documentary screening and fundraiser to benefit the Vote NO on Prop A campaign. The film focuses on what we’re up against now, and highlights the historic issues of gerrymandering along Troost. The panel discussion will feature Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, former KC mayor Sly James, the filmmaker, Chris Goode (local business owner), moderated by Jamie Johnson. Doors open at 5:30pm Screening at 6:00pm. Mark your calendars to be sure you don’t miss this documentary and panel discussion! RSVP in advance is required!
SUN SEPT 27 - KANSAS CITY
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO - VOTE NO ON PROP A CANVASSING KANSAS CITY
📅 Sun Sept 27
⏰ 1pm-5pm
📍 Kansas City (Sign up for details)
✔️Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/1022390/
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for a canvassing shift to help educate Missouri voters about the referendum process and ensure community members have the information they need. No prior canvassing experience is required. Volunteers will receive training, materials, and everything needed before heading out. You’ll canvass with support from the team, talk with voters, and help share accurate information about the referendum.
SUN SEPT 27 - KANSAS CITY
📌 RESPECT MO VOTERS YES ON 6! KC AREA CANVASS
📅 Sundays - Sept-Nov3
📍800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
⏰ 1pm-4pm | 3pm-6pm
✔️KC area volunteers sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/event/1033006/
Join Respect MO Voters to knock doors and let our neighbors know why they should vote Yes on Amendment 6!. We will begin with a short training before pairing up to talk about voting Yes on Amendment 6.
SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 3 - MULTIPLE DATES & LOCATIONS STATEWIDE
📌 PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO - VOTE NO ON PROP A CANVASSING
📅 Saturdays & Sundays - Sept-Nov3
⏰ Multiple times
📍 Multiple locations statewide
✔️ Details here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/
Join People Not Politicians Missouri for a canvassing shift to help educate Missouri voters about the referendum process and ensure community members have the information they need. No prior canvassing experience is required. Volunteers will receive training, materials, and everything needed before heading out. You’ll canvass with support from the team, talk with voters, and help share accurate information about the referendum.
SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 3 - MULTIPLE DATES & LOCATIONS STATEWIDE
📌 RESPECT MO VOTERS YES ON 6! CAMPAIGN
📅 Multiple dates - Sept-Nov3
📍Canvass in Cape Girardeau | Kansas City | Springfield | St. Louis | Warrensburg | Rolla – Coming soon Columbia | Kirksville
⏰ Multiple times
✔️Details & Sign up for location near you: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign
✔️KC area volunteers sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/event/1033006/
Voters deserve the final say on the laws that govern us. Amendment 6 protects and strengthens our freedom to pass laws through the citizen initiative petition process. Written by everyday Missourians, AMENDMENT 6 guarantees honest ballots, ensures respect for voters, and protects our right to use the initiative process. Special “limited edition” yard signs will also be available for purchase at all canvassing events.
SEPTEMBER TO NOV 3 ACTIONS - MULTIPLE DATES & LOCATIONS STATEWIDE
📌 ABORTION ACTION MO - VOTE NO ON 3! STOP THE BAN! CAMPAIGN
📅 Sept - Nov3
📍Canvass opportunities in KC, Eastern Jackson County, St. Louis, St, Louis County, Springfield, Columbia, St. Charles, more
✔️Details here: https://abortionactionmissouri.org/events/
✔️KC area volunteers contact: cara@abortionactionmissouri.org
In 2024, Missourians passed Amendment 3 enshrining a right to reproductive freedom in our state constitution. In February 2025, clinics re-established abortion care IN Missouri for the first time in years. Now we have to defend our win, and continue to build the future of abortion access and reproductive freedom we deserve. Sign up to get out on the doors across Missouri to help STOP THE BAN and educate our neighbors about the abortion ban and the politicians behind it.
SEPTEMBER TO NOV 3 LOCAL ACTION - KC & JACKSON-CLAY-PLATTE-CASS COUNTIES
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MEETINGS/EVENTS
We are just weeks away from the November 3 election. To make real and lasting change we MUST elect pro-voter, pro-Democracy candidates to replace every single politician trying to take away our voice. Get involved, knock doors, make calls, donate, and help spread the word to friends and neighbors. Taking action is how we WIN!
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Website: jacksoncodems.org
Email: Tyler@jacksoncodems.org
STATE CANDIDATES
JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE
• Stacy Lake - Jackson County Executive Campaign Website
FEDERAL
• Emanuel Cleaver, II Campaign website - U.S. Congress MO 5th District
• Jordan J Herrera Campaign website - U.S. Congress MO 4th District
• Josh Smead Campaign website - U.S. Congress MO 6th District
• Fred Wellman Campaign website - U.S. Congress MO 2nd District
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY PARTY (KC AREA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES)
COUNTY DEMOCRATS (STATEWIDE)
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS (KC AREA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES)
NOVEMBER 3 BALLOT MEASURES / AMENDMENTS
–NO on 3! Stop Politicians From Banning Abortion: https://www.stopthebanmo.com/
–Abortion Action MO Stop the Ban! Vote NO on Amendment 3 Campaign: https://abortionactionmissouri.org/events/
–KC area Abortion Action MO volunteers contact:cara@abortionactionmissouri.org
–Respect MO Voters Yes on Amendment 6: https://www.mobilize.us/respect mo voters campaign/?event_type=1
–People Not Politicians NO on Prop A Canvassing Launch (Kansas City): https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/1022390/
ACCESS MO
–Access MO is a nonpartisan political action committee that supports state and local candidates and initiatives that work to maintain and restore reproductive freedom, including abortion access, in Missouri.
–Races to Watch - Meet the candidates who can change the balance of power in Jefferson City - Flipping and holding seats in Jackson and Clay counties Details here: https://mailchi.mp/eaa38dd7ace2/update-8-28-26?e=b1a7feb2aa
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