Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
April 21, 2026

(Third Tuesday Monthly)

Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30
(Times listed above are estimates)

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

Updates from our blog

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No Kings Protest in Elgin Oct 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined in the No Kings Protest in Elgin on October 18, 2025. Together our voices are stronger!!

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Know Your Rights

In response to Trump’s illegal tactics to intimidate our communities, below you can find Know Your Rights information to equip ourselves and neighbors in the face of Republicans’ illegal and inhumane immigration agenda.

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!


Upcoming Events This Week

February 16, 2026
  • Penny Wegman for Treasurer Fundraiser

    February 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Emmett's Brewing Company, 128 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118, USA

    Join Penny and supporters for an evening of conversation, community and commitment to transparent, efficient and accountable leadership in Kane County.

    TICKETS: $60 PER GUEST

    SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

    • COPPER $1000
    • GOLD $500
    • SILVER $250

    RSVP OR DONATE TODAY:
    Friends of Penny Wegman
    724 Augusta Ave
    Elgin, IL 60120

    Donate or Buy Tickets

  • Yasmeen Bankole for Congress | Elgin Community Fundraiser

    February 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    BeaUnique Latin Kitchen, 74 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Please join Elgin City Councilmembers Diana Alfaro and Tish Powell for a fundraising event supporting Yasmeen Bankole’s campaign for Congress. We hope you can join us!

    Date: Monday, February 16
    Time: 5:30-7:30pm
    Location: BeaUnique Latin Kitchen – 74 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

    Checks can be made out to:
    Yasmeen for Congress,
    P.O. Box 68581,
    Schaumburg, IL 60168

    Yasmeen Bankole is a Trustee in the Village of Hanover Park and former congressional staffer. A lifelong public servant with deep roots in the Northwest Suburbs, she was born in Chicago, raised in Hanover Park, and is the proud daughter of Nigerian immigrants. As a senior congressional staffer for eight years in the offices of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Senator Dick Durbin, Yasmeen served Illinois families and worked to secure federal dollars for Chicagoland non-profits and municipalities. Since 2021, Yasmeen has served as a Hanover Park Trustee and has enjoyed being an agent of positive change in her community.

    Get Tickets

  • PC Workshop, Gail Borden Library (Elgin Room)

    February 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Gail Borden Public Library District: South Elgin Branch, 127 S McLean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA

    Please join us Monday, February 16, from 6-8 pm at the Gail Borden Library (Elgin Room) for a PC Workshop to help all prepare to canvass our precincts for the upcoming March 17 primary election.  Time is of the essence, and we want to make sure everyone is prepared to get out to vote. If you are a new PC, come to get help with cutting a Walk List for your precinct, hear tips and best practices, and review training materials, If you are an experienced PC, come help answer questions and share your expertise.  

    We hope to see you there!  If you can't make it but would like assistance, please contact one of the PC liaison committee members below, and we'll get you what you need.  

    Warm regards,

    Jose Alfonso Villalobos jose.al.villalobos@gmail.com
    Gina Tunar GTunar@gmail.com
    Mary Harlos  marylharlos@gmail.com

Get Involved!

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Our Executive Committee

ed rzeppa

Ed Rzeppa,
Chair,
224.210.4095

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.812.0384

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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