Ellis County Democratic Chair Henry Schwaller will be joined by Democratic nominee for Kansas Secretary of State Brian McClendon on Monday for the grand opening of the Kansas Democratic Party’s Ellis County Field Office.

The event will be from 5 to 6 p.m. at 1502 Vine and will also include Democratic lawmakers, candidates, local officials and community members.

McClendon, who goes by the nickname “BAM,” will also hold “Conversations with BAM McClendon” for the public at 4 p.m. Monday at the Downtown Hays Pavilion.

Also Monday, McClendon will attend the monthly luncheon of the Ellis County Bar Association.