Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
September 10, 2025

(Second Wednesday Monthly)

Doors Open 6:30 p.m.
Speakers: 7:00pm
Business 7:30 p.m.

In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

Updates from our blog

national poll worker recruitment day 2025

Kane County Clerk’s office is seeking Election Judges

The Kane County Clerk’s office is currently seeking election judges for the upcoming 2026 election season!

Petition Signing Drive-Thru Open

Petition Signing Drive-Thru on 9/13/2025

A new election season starts in soon, so we need to help out our Democratic Candidates who are stepping up to run in 2026.

Elgin Township Food Drive

Elgin Township Food Drive : Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

Help your neighbors in need: Drop off food or checks at Settlers Park (off Long Common) or 210 Wing Park Blvd or DROP OFF at Vern Tepe’s.


Upcoming Events This Week

September 17, 2025
  • Brian Pollock Campaign Kickoff

    September 17, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Acquaviva Winery & Ristorante Batavia, 1900 Mill St, Batavia, IL 60510, USA

    September 17, 2025 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

    Acquaviva Winery & Ristorante
    1900 Mill St.
    Batavia, IL

    Contribute now at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sept17fundraiser

    or make checks payable to
    Friends of Brian Pollock
    P.O. Box 1161
    Aurora, IL 60507

    Buy Tickets

    Sponsorships available

    • Gold Sponsor $2500
    • Silver Sponsor $1000
    • Bronze Sponsor $500
September 18, 2025
  • KCDW 4:30pm Membership Mixer

    September 18, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Rookies Sports Bar (St. Charles), 1545 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA

    SAVE THE DATE: Location TBD

    What better way to mingle than with the KCDW crowd. We come from all walks of life, and we're merry and might I say, "fun." Join us for appetizers and refreshments.

September 19, 2025
  • Downtown Elgin Market

    September 19, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Riverside Drive, Riverside Dr, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Stop by our booth to say hi. Volunteers welcome!

September 20, 2025
  • 5th Annual Lead Like Lincoln Breakfast Fundraiser for Suzanne Ness!

    September 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
    Oruga Social Business Events and Banquets, 1000 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

    Join Team Ness and supporters in our biggest fundraiser of the year, Lead Like Lincoln! Meet local leaders, other community members, and enjoy an excellent catered breakfast.

    Every year, we have an honorable Guest Speaker and we’re thrilled to welcome Evanston Mayor and IL-09 Congressional Candidate, Daniel Biss, to the stage!

    We will award a Community Action and Passion award to an individual who is voted on by our prior recipients. Nominees are to be announced. This individual goes above and beyond in the D66 community to make it a better place!

    Check-in begins at 8:30AM and the program begins at 9:00AM and goes until 10:30AM. Individual tickets are $75, tables (8 seats) are $550. Sponsorship levels can be viewed on the ticket link!

    Questions? Please send us a message or email at vote4suzanneness@gmail.com

    September 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CDT
    Oruga Social • 1000 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL

    Get Tickets

  • Anna Moeller Petition Drive

    September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    11 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    On to 2026! Let’s Build a Better Future Together!

    Petition Drive and Campaign Kick-off for State Representative Anna Moeller
    and to help other Democrats get on the ballot
    Light breakfast and refreshments served

    RSVP at this link or email us at moellerforstaterep@gmail.com

    Saturday, August 23, 2025
    11 Douglas Ave.
    Second Floor
    Elgin, IL 60120

September 23, 2025
  • Kane County Democrats

    September 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

    Hybrid meeting this month.
     
    40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
     
    Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee

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Our Executive Committee

Carl Strathmann

Carl Strathmann,
Chairman,
630.890.3460

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.608.1995

janice bennett

Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463

sue broxham

Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604

Jose Alfonso Villalobos

Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069

Brad Vincent

Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609


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