2026 INFO

39th Annual Truman Gala!
AUGUST 8th 2026

Hilton Garden Inn

Independence MO

Speakers and Honorees including:

Special Guest Speaker 
Truman Woman of the Year - Melissa Douglas

Truman Man of the Year - Kenneth Bachus

Ronnie Depasco Public Service Award - Keri Ingle

Sybil Daniels Young Democrat Award - Tristin Amezcua-Hogan

Sen. Harry Wiggins Award for Best Democratic Organization - Lee's Summit Democrats

5th District Women "Dutch Newman" Award - Andrea Bough​

Special Message from Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver

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All funds raised go directly toward electing Democrats up and down the ballot and turning out the vote across Jackson County.

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Single Ticket Options:

General Admission - $95

Includes dinner and reception.

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VIP - $150

VIP reception access, dinner, and premium seating for reception.

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Young Democrat - $45

Available for those under 35. Includes dinner and reception.

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Table Sponsorship Options:

​Email Tyler@JacksonCoDems.org or call at 816-812-0411 with any questions 

"Truman Legacy" Table Sponsor - $1000

8 general admission seats and preferred seating

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“Bess Wallace” Silver Sponsor - $1500

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“Dewey Defeats Truman” Gold Sponsor - $3,000

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"The Buck Stops Here" Underwriting Sponsor - $5,000

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"Give em Hell Harry" Presenting Sponsor - $10,000

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Parking and location:

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This years event will be located at Hilton Garden Inn in Independence. Parking is available at the venue.