Linn County Democrats host candidates at annual picnic

Don Coover campaigns during an event in Neosho County last fall. Coover, who is running for the District 2 seat in the U.S. House, will be at the Linn County Democratic Party picnic on Sunday. (Don Coover for Kansas Facebook)

Journal staff report

PLEASANTON – The Linn County Democratic Party will be hosting its summer picnic on Sunday, July 19, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Center. This picnic will be indoors so as to avoid the 95 degree afternoon heat.

The public is welcome to the potluck picnic.. The party is providing pulled pork, drinks and some side dishes.

In addition to the appearance of several candidates for state and federal offices, the party will also honor the three graduates from area high schools who received scholarships this year.

According to party chair Mary Stroda, the candidates attending include:

U.S. Senate candidates:

Kevin Latz, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, latz4kansas.org

Erik Murray, entrepreneur, www.erikforkansas.com

Noah Taylor, former Army infantry, businessman, www.noahforkansas.com

U.S. House District 2 candidate:

Don Coover, former Army captain, owns beef genetics company, doncooverforcongress.com

State Governor candidate:

State Sen. Cindy Holscher, Kansas Senate 2019 to present, cindyforkansas.com

State Board of Education:

Heather Guernsey, Chanute school board member, heatherguernseyforkansas.com

Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass will also be attending.