The Capital-Journal Velda Duette was a Democrat in the early 1970s because that is what her father said she should be. But when she moved into Robert Bugg's neighborhood, she became a leader in the party. Bugg encouraged Duette to become involved in the Democratic Party as precinct committeewoman. She eventually served as vice chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, a post she held for six years.
Some faces are the same.
Others have changed. See whether you agree with the results. She also served on the Topeka Human Relations Commission for 11 years. She currently is a member of the Topeka Police Department's Citizen Advisory Committee. He pushed the right buttons.