We are an official caucus of the Kansas Democratic Party working to bring progressive solutions to Kansans. You can be one of us!

If you are interested in working on progressive issues in Kansas, send us email at co-chairs@ksprogressives.org, or send email directly to someone on one of the Committees of the Caucus.

We are part of a progressive movement that is sweeping the nation. Our national affiliation is with the Progressive Democrats of America. There are some 20 other states also allied with the PDA.

Webster defines progressive as " one believing in moderate political change and especially social improvement by governmental action, or not bound by traditional ways or beliefs."  It is to this end we dedicate our mission; that is to advocate for progressive solutions to the challenges confronting Kansas, America and the world.

We are governed by a Caucus Board.

Caucus Board:
Note that for security purposes, the email addresses below do not include @kansasprogressives.org. In order to use the addresses, please add @kansasprogressives to each.

Co-Chairs:
Serena Hein - female co-chair
Jim Herrmann - male co-chair
e-mail to: co-chairs

Secretary:
Retta Hendricks-Backus
e-mail to: secretary

Treasurer:
Larry Daniels
e-mail to: treasurer

Membership Committee Chair:
Anne Pritchett
email to: membership

Rules Committee Chair:
Kelly Gerling
email to: rules

Communications Committee Chair:
Ozzie Backus
email to: communications

Finance Committee Chair:
Ben Lindner
email to: finance

1st District Representative:
Kathy Moore
email to firstdistrict

2nd District Representative:
Michael Caddell
email to seconddistrict

3rd District Representative:
Skye Coleman
email to: thirddistrict

4th District Representative:
Frank Smith
email to: fourthdistrict

If you are interested in being the Chair of the Finance Committee please email the co-chairs and let them know. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees, please email the chair of that committee.