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

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!!

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.

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
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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, USAJoin 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 -
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, USAPlease 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, ILChecks can be made out to:
Yasmeen for Congress,
P.O. Box 68581,
Schaumburg, IL 60168Yasmeen 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.
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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, USAPlease 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
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Get Involved!
What is a Precinct Committee Person?
Our Executive Committee

Ed Rzeppa,
Chair,
224.210.4095

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.812.0384

Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463

Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604

Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069

Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609
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