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Our mission is to create a strong and informed community in representing Barry, Dade, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, and Lawrence Counties.

Upcoming events

  • Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner

    10/18/2025

    Elks Lodge (1802 W 26th St. Joplin, MO).

    Cocktails - 6 PM / Dinner - 7 PM

  • Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner

    10/182025

    Elk’s Lodge (1802 W 26th St. Joplin, MO).

    Cocktails - 6 PM / Dinner - 7 PM

    $75 - per person / $600 - whole table

  • Emancipation Days (Aug 2nd)

    SWMO Democrats Booth at Ewert Park 846 Murphy Blvd, Joplin MO.  Events start at 10:30.

  • State Fair

    August 7-17

  • Newton County Meeting (Aug 7th)

    6pm at 201 N Woods St. in Neosho.

  • Barry County Meeting (Aug 12th)

    Cassville Public Library. 6pm.

  • Jasper County Meeting (Aug 14th)

    Granny Shaffer's (2728 N Rangeline, Joplin MO.)  Meeting starts at 7pm.  Come early for dinner.  Liz Wertz from Jobs with Justice will be guest speaker.  Donations for Food Not Bombs will be accepted.

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Southwest Missouri Democrats

John Hicks, Chair

PO Box 8161

Joplin, MO 64801