What song ushered in Kansas Democrats as they cast their vote for Kamala Harris?
Kansas Democrats honored the progressive rock band Kansas when delegates cast ceremonial votes for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president.
The ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in Chicago featured unique songs representing each state.
When it was Kansas' turn, "Carry On Wayward Son" played. The delegates were wearing custom "KANSAS DEMS" jerseys that were red, gold and white and looked similar to those of the Kansas City Chiefs. While the professional football team plays in Missouri, Kansas politicians have sought to lure the Chiefs and Royals to build new stadiums on the other side of the state line.
"Kansas, how do you cast your vote?" the state's delegates were asked.
"Hello, delegates," replied Jeanna Repass, the chair of the Kansas Democratic Party. "From the center of America, the Sunflower State, Kansas, where our farmers feed America, where we elect strong women who govern from the middle. As the first-ever Black chair in Kansas, I am proud to cast our 39 votes for the first Black woman president, Kamala Harris."
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The band Kansas was formed in Topeka in 1973. It will perform in Topeka later this year as part of its 50th anniversary tour at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Among other tunes spun by DJ Cassidy as state names were called were "Sweet Home Alabama" for Alabama," Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em" for Texas, Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" for Tennessee, Prince song "1999" for Minnesota and Lil Jon's "Turn Down for What" and "Get Low" for Georgia
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Jason Alatidd is a Statehouse reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal. He can be reached by email at [email protected]. Follow him on X @Jason_Alatidd.
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas Democrats vote Kamala Harris as DNC played Carry On Wayward Son
