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WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE PARTY
Message from the KCDP Chair
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| Dear Readers, You can find out about Kathryn Hartmann here on her website. KathrynHartmann53.com. I want to put a HUGE endorsement in for her. She is a first-time candidate running against Wes Virdell. I have as much disdain for Wes as I did for Chip Roy. I like Kathryn. I think she is brave and I applaud her for running. Need I say more? Wes needs to go. Kathryn needs our vote. Please take some time and acquaint yourself with her by visiting her website. House District 53 Map So good people until next week, talk it up, check out Kathryn’s website, check out the Events Calendar, organize an event (including a fundraiser for Kathryn) and show up because, in the long run, we NOW have candidates to get elected. Carol Caulkins, County Chair  |
2026 Events
June 14 Sunday Flag Day, Put out your flags.
June 23 Tue 5-7pm State Convention Delegate Gathering, Come have a drink on the patio with your delegates. Taqueria Jalisco, 2190 Junction Hwy. Kerrville.
June 25-27 Texas State Democratic Party State Convention Corpus Christi, Texas
June 26 Fri 5:30pm Evening Without Tea, Monthly potluck and Democratic conversation. The Hills Apartments 2300 Chalet Trail, Kerrville
July 4 Sat 250th Fourth of July Kerrville, Fourth of July on the River. Details will be forthcoming on The Arcadia Live website. Additional events will be added as they are posted.
Aug.22 Sat Time to be announced. Fundraiser for Kristin Hook. Private residence in Boerne. Address to be announced. Stan and Carol Caulkins will be volunteers.
Talking Points
MAGA NOMINATES PREDATOR PROTECTOR PAXTON TO BE
TRUMP’S NEW SYCOPHANT IN THE SENATE
• After Republicans spent nearly $100 million in ads against him, Ken Paxton is the Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate. Even Republicans are embarrassed by their nominee. Texans deserve a leader that will fight for Texans, not Donald Trump and his billionaire friends.
• Corrupt. Parasitic. Cheater. Any of these words perfectly describes Ken Paxton. If you ask his soon-to-be ex-wife about his relationships, she would not know if you are referring to his affairs or the child molester that he saved from prison. How can Texans trust Ken Paxton to be loyal to us if his ex-wife could not trust him to be loyal to her?
• Ken Paxton won the GOP Nomination because he is not a leader, he is submissive to a geriatric billionaire from New York City. He has been Trump’s top cheerleader as costs for gas, groceries, and utilities blow up, while cutting food assistance for over 1,500,000 Texans. He sees himself as a disciple of Trump, which tracks for the man who abused his office to become a millionaire. Texans would not have a Senator in Ken Paxton — Donald Trump would.
Research: Juan Carlos Pinzon press@txdemocrats.org
In Texas, Pride is about showing up for one another.
This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Texans, their courage, their contributions, and their right to live freely and openly.
Activity Organizers/Activists still Needed
- Wreath Maker – filled! Thank you, Susan Wolff!
- Small neighborhood or community gathering (home hosted or in your neighborhood clubhouse)
- Memorial Day
- Summer
- Backyard chats
- Circle of 8 Dinner Group
- Thirsty Thursday Socials
- Donors to purchase candidate campaign material packs (signage, buttons, stickers, postcards)
- Facebook/Instagram manager
- Office Ambassadors
Your County Chair has office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Stop by the office and discuss your activity or event. You can also call Carol at (210)387-4867.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Ongoing Events
Office Hours: Please visit our website, kerrcountydemocrats.org, and check the calendar.
Dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday, 11am to 2pm
Thursday, 10am to 2pm
Saturday, 11am to 2pm
Our office is located in the Downtown Executive Center
#111, 327 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville 78028
7:30 to 9 am,Coffee with Dems – Tuesdays
Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center,
1001 Junction Hwy, Kerrville 78028
Wanted – Volunteers
2026 GetOutTheVote campaign
Email the following Deputy Precinct Chairs and Captains to volunteer.
Precincts 101, 107, 109, 113, 119: Alicia Boyett
Precincts 202, 221, 215, 220: Mary Ellen Summerlin
Precincts 303, 308, 312, 314: Deb Edwards
Precincts 404, 405, 406, 410, 416, 417: Stan Caulkins and Carl Schupp
Funds are needed for our 2026 advertising campaign. Click on the QR Code and donate via Act Blue to our Ad Fund, mail a check to PO Box 290614, or drop a check/cash by our office, #111, 327 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville 78028
