Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
July 21, 2026

(Third Tuesday Monthly)

Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30

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

Updates from our blog

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Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026

Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade!

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Elgin Township Democrats Highway Cleanup 6/20/2026

The Elgin Township Democrats completed their first Highway Cleanup on 6/20/2026. Thank you to the volunteers!

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Juneteenth in Elgin

Celebrate Juneteenth in Elgin! June 20, 10:30am-6pm Festival Park 132 S. Grove AveElgin, IL 60120 Volunteers wanted for the Elgin Democrats table at the festival! Candidate information is welcome. Comment in the event if you’d like to work so we …


Upcoming Events This Week

July 21, 2026
  • Elgin Township Democrats Monthly Meeting

    July 21, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Elgin Township Building, 729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

    Get together with fellow Democrats for featured speakers and interesting conversation.

    The entrance we use is in the back of the building. While we try to have someone at the door to open it as everyone arrives, there is a doorbell to the left of the door in case the doors are locked.

    Regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Township Democrats’ central committee.
    (Third Tuesday of most months)

    Please note the following exceptions in 2026:
    (some due room availability conflicts when moving of our meeting from the second Wednesday to the third Tuesday)

    • September: meeting will be on 9/16/2026
    • December: holiday party date TBD

    Hybrid Meeting | In-Person and on Zoom.

    In-Person meeting will take place at:
    Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
    729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

    • Doors Open: 6:30pm
    • Official Meeting: 7:00pm
    • Guest Speakers: 7:30pm

    Zoom connection information will be sent out prior to the meeting.

    If you would like to attend the zoom, please contact Ed Rzeppa at info@ElginDems.org.

July 24, 2026
  • Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade

    July 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90.

    If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!!

    There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events.

    Visit their website for more details

July 25, 2026
  • Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup

    July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Join the Elgin Township Democrats for a cleanup on the West side of Randall Road from Highland to Big Timber!

    Wear appropriate and safe work clothes and dress for the weather.

    2026 Cleanup Dates

    • June 20, 2026 @ 10am
    • July 25, 2026 @ 10am
    • August 22, 2026 @ 10am
    • September 26, 2026 @ 10am

    We'll meet at the Journey of Hope Church parking lot.
    37W040 Highland Avenue
    Elgin, IL 60124

    Contact Ed Hanson with any questions
    (847) 293-4913
    219edwhans@gmail.com

July 27, 2026
  • Anthony ORTIZ For Elgin City Council

    July 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    El Patio Mexican Restaurant Tequila & Mezcal, 64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Anthony ORTIZ
    For Elgin City Council

    US MARINE COMBAT VETERAN

    RE–ELECTION FUNDRAISER FOR ELGIN CITY COUNCIL
    Date: July 27, 2026

    Time: 5:30pm to 8pm

    Location: El Patio of Elgin

    64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    Individual: $75

    Sponsorship Levels: $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000

    RSVP: Anthony@AnthonyForElgin.com

    Checks Payable to: Friends of Anthony

    Mail Checks: 519 Wilber Street, Elgin, IL 60123

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Our Executive Committee

ed rzeppa
Ed Rzeppa,
Chair
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Sue Broxham,
Vice Chair
Jeanette Mihalec
Jeanette Mihalec,
Treasurer
Mike Rende
Mike Rende,
Secretary
Ed Hanson
Ed Hanson,
Parliamentarian
Brad Vincent
Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms

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