SEMO Democracy Dinner 2026
Please join us at the Jackson Civic Center as we welcome our keynote speaker, Jess Piper, the nationally renowned creator of Dirt Road Democrats & current executive director of the highly successful Democratic fundraising platform, Blue Missouri!
Confirmed special guests:
Democratic MO House candidates
Mary Hariet Talbut, District 146
Tim Palmer, District 147
Enjoy delicious locally catered food, a cash bar, live music, a fat 50/50 drawing, and an inspiring keynote address.
Purchase your tickets or sponsorship package today to support our mission to elect Democrats and enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends from across the region and our state. Your contribution makes a difference!
*** New This Year ***
"a la carte" sponsorships. That's right, you choose from a list of our Democracy Dinner expenses ranging from $300 to $7,500 (from tables and chairs to catering). Receive credit for your sponsorship and 2 preferred seating dinner tickets. For complete details and arrangements, contact us at the general email: chairperson@capedems.com
After this page, you will be asked to fill out "ticketing information." If you are purchasing a sponsorship, please type your name in the notes as you would like it to appear for recognition. You do not need actual tickets. You will receive email confirmation, and we will have your seating assignment at the check-in table on the night of the event.
Mail checks by June 30th:
NEW ADDRESS!
Cape Gir. Co. Dem. Cntrl Comm.
PO Box 63
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-0063
Free Tickets? Maybe.
Each year there are usually some donated tickets which can be distributed at the discretion of the chair. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the tickets and/or would like to nominate someone whom you believe should attend but may not be able to afford he price, please send inquiries to our general email: chairperson@cape.com
Contribution rules
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
- This contribution is not from a corporation or labor organization.
- I have not knowingly or willfully accepted funds, directly or indirectly, of more than $10,000 from one or more "prohibited sources" within two years of making this contribution. “Prohibited sources” means “contributions from or expenditures by a foreign national made with the intent to use such funds to influence an election or a ballot measure.”